France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 Auction Archive affixed to a 90 mm-long

affixed to a 90 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback and dark grey wool reverse liner

First tag is stamped "CAN R267211 AIRMAN BT BLATCHFORD CE RCAF" on the obverse and "AB" on the reverse

This type of badge was worn during WWII period by trained Croatian Paratroopers

Type Three

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 Auction Archive affixed to a 90 mm-long(Republique Francaise). Instituted 6th of September 1885. Silver. Obverse shows Marianne in centre with inscription Republique Francaise, reverse lists battles from the conflict, multi striped period ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Tonkin Medal was awarded to all the French soldiers and sailors who had taken part in the battles of the Tonkin and the Sino French War between 1883 and 1885.