France, Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Medal And Miniature GTRexclude including a Deutsches Rotes Kreuz

including a Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) pin

topped by number “25”

Issued 1923-1933

engraved "TUG-OF-WAR 1927 Winners" and hand-scratched "No 4 Coy CPL

Footnote: After the Franco-Prussian war symbolic jewelry became extremely popular in France as a way to display patriotism for the lost territories of Alsace and Lorraine

France, Republic. A Tonkin Expedition Medal And Miniature GTRexclude including a Deutsches Rotes KreuzInstituted September 6 1885. In silver, stamped DANIEL DUPUIS, measures 301. 15mm (w) x 34. 52mm (h inclusive of integral ring), dark patina, misshapen suspension ring, in very fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature of the medal, measures 15. 05mm (w) x 17. 45mm (h), worn on correct ribbon, light wear, in very fine condition.