France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint 'Premier Type' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) 'Tonkin'

Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension

The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal

The silver clasp of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp

The original silk riband stitched, faded & soiled (on reverse) having prior been frame displayed in the French tradition

Tonkin: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928

Condition: Toned GVF

Code: 21490