France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 Auction Archive but the blouse demonstrates no

but the blouse demonstrates no notable damage or other condition issues and is in an overall near extremely fine condition

with “FUR LANGJAHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE VOM BAYERISCHEN INDUSTRIELLEN VERBAND” (FOR MANY YEARS LOYAL SERVICE FROM THE BAVARIAN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION) encompassed by a laurel wreath

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

as it was issued to a child

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

France, III Republic. A Tonkin Medal, c.1885 Auction Archive but the blouse demonstrates no(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.