France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With silver clasp 'Tonkin'

The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath

Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' in between, on reverses of medal

The clasp, which is hallmarked on obverse with a 'Poincon' assay mark, is of the type by Paris maker 'Marie-Aubert', with back-strap

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

Uncommon seen with the silver 'Marie-Aubert' striking of the 'Tonkin' clasp

Condition: GVF

Code: 24197