France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension, Variant model by 'Marie-Stuart' & clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient'

Medal is a scarce variant by Paris maker 'Marie-Stuart', (30.5mm) with single sided suspension and 'sans' marks / poincons The silvered (agrafe) on the riband, is by the Parisian medal maker 'Chobillon' Extreme-Orient (Far East): The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946. The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period circa 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 A desirable scarce maker variant medal as worn by a veteran of the 'First Vietnam War' Condition: Toned GVF