France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 Archive HJ Proficiency Pin - Silvered

HJ Proficiency Pin - Silvered bronze

near very fine to better than very fine)

75mm x 25mm

maker marked "CRAVANZOLA" on reverse

Klasse mit Schwertern) in bronzed zink

France, Republic. A Tonkin Medal For The Navy, C.1885 Archive HJ Proficiency Pin - SilveredIn 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