France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with a monogram

the reverse with a monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I above an inscription of “DEM SIEGREICHEN HEERE” (“TO THE VICTORIOUS ARMY”)

The accompanying leather belt has a matching smooth chocolate brown finish

SS-“G” 16050

and some fraying on the edges

A Yugoslavian Partisans Commemorative Decoration

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with a monogram(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.