France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 Archive A Rare 1876-1918 Hessen House

A Rare 1876-1918 Hessen House Order of the Golden Lion

He was officially discharged at No

September 1944 he was decorated with the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Only half of the black felt washer remains

France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 Archive A Rare 1876-1918 Hessen HouseIn silver, engraver marked ""DANIEL DUPUIS"" on the obverse, cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse, measuring 30 mm, replacement ribbon, light contact, near extremely 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 known as the Sino French War. The Navy version incorporates seven battle honours, with ""CAU