France, III Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal For The Navy 1885 United Republic of with the inscription GUD OG

with the inscription GUD OG KONGEN (GOD AND THE KIND) on its arms

Accompanied by documenation from the National Archives and assorted research papers

when she was able to lend vital assistance to Admiral Byrd's Second Antarctic Expedition

the loose end of the tab broken off at the first row of adjustment holes

and a local waiter went onto the roof to prevent her from jumping

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal For The Navy 1885 United Republic of with the inscription GUD OG(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