France, III Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal For The Navy 1885 United Republic of The order was given to

The order was given to military figures for immaculate service and special merit

having been promoted while at Stalag Luft III

as he obtained the full suite of lifesaving proficiency skill awards

He was discharged upon demobilization on September 15

where he would be treated for the next twenty-five days

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal For The Navy 1885 United Republic of The order was given to(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Tonkin). Instituted in 1885. In silver, engraver marked "DANIEL DUPUIS" on the obverse, cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse, measuring 30 mm in diameter, dark patina, light contact and surface wear, replacement ribbon, very 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