Orders, Decorations and Medals

French Colonies, Annam & Tonkin, Medaille Militaire, ‘Protectorat de L’Annam et du Tonkin. Valeur et Discipline’, silver and gilt, with original embroidered ribbon, nearly extremely fine and extremely rare £200-300

See Colour Plate VI

Established in 1886 by the regent, Nguyen-hurn-Do, and confered solely on the native troops of Annam and Tonkin, for bravery or for wounds in action. Very few awards made.