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

A clasp awarded for very early campaign service in the southern Saigon region of Indochina (later South Vietnam)

Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark 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 official type is by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' ' with makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap

Cochinchine: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 6 March 1894, for retroactive service in various specified missions in the 'Cochinchine' region of Indochina (later Vietnam) between 12 June 1857 to 5 June 1862

A most desirable early colonial service clasp for Indochina service

Condition: Mild toned GVF

Code: 21493