France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 Auction Archive roads and rail lines below

roads and rail lines below

constructed of gilded bronze bronze

the reverse with the raised number “15” centrally within a stylized border

affixed to a 90 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and dark grey wool reverse liner

the regiment participating in many exercises and firing practices in 1942

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 Auction Archive roads and rail lines below(Republique Francaise). Instituted 6th of September 1885. Silver. Obverse shows Marianne in centre with inscription Republique Francaise, reverse lists battles from the conflict, multi striped period ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Tonkin Medal was awarded to all the French soldiers and sailors who had taken part in the battles of the Tonkin and the Sino French War between 1883 and 1885.