Tonkin Expedition Medal, Silver Medal (Army, stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS")

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SKU: 02.FRA.0156.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$85-150 USD

  • Silver Medal (Army, stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (Army, stamped "DANIEL DUPUIS") Reverse

Estimated market value:

$85-150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE PATRIE Rev: TONKIN CHINE ANNAM 1883-1885 SONTAY BAC-NINH FOU-TCHÉOU FORMOSE TUYEN-QUAN
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was engraved by Jean-Baptiste Daniel-Dupuis. It is also hallmarked ("cornucopia") on the reverse. The silver quality is 950.

History


The Tonkin Expedition Medal was established on September 6, 1885. Approximately 97 300 Medals were awarded.

It was conferred upon soldiers and sailors who participated in the Expedition from 1883-1885. Two years after its creation, the Medal was extended to soldiers and sailors who took part in campaigns in Tonkin, Annam, Cambodia, Upper Mekong, and Siam from 1885-1893.

There are two versions of the Medal which differ in inscription. Both versions have an obverse inscription that translates to “French Republic, Fatherland,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Tonkin, China, Annam,” followed by a list of battles. The list of battles differs for the version awarded to Army units by the omission of “CAU-GIAI.”

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