France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With silver clasp 'Tonkin'

The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' in between, on reverses of medal The clasp, which is hallmarked on obverse with a 'Poincon' assay mark, is of the type by Paris maker 'Marie-Aubert', with back-strap Tonkin: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928 Uncommon seen with the silver 'Marie-Aubert' striking of the 'Tonkin' clasp Condition: GVF