France, III Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal For The Navy 1885 United Republic of he embarked Germany on November

he embarked Germany on November 28

70 mm x 103 mm inclusive of orchid blossom hanger

The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America (OFPA) is a highly restrictive

The order was given to military figures for immaculate service and special merit

He was discharged upon demobilization on September 15

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal For The Navy 1885 United Republic of he embarked Germany on November(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Tonkin). Instituted in 1885. In silver, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, dark patina, light contact and surface wear, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on the September 6, 1885, and awarded to the army and navy who served in the 1884 1885 campaign in north eastern Indochina (North Vietnam), otherwise