French Commemorative Medal of the Tonkin Expedition, Navy Model

On the obverse of the medal, we can observe the effigy of the Republic wearing a visor bearing the word “Patrie” (Homeland), with the inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” around the edge.

The reverse bears the inscriptions: “Tonkin, China, Annam, 1883–1885” and the names of the seven battles: “Cau-Giaï, Sontay, Bac-Ninh, Fou-Tchéou, Formose, Tuyen-Quan and Pescadores”.

Silver medal with hallmark, intended for Navy personnel (seven-battle model).

Medal with olive-shaped suspension loop.

Diameter: 30 mm

Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis

Condition: Good

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