| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34026 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1940-1949 |
French Commemorative Medal for Indochina
Description
Commemorative Medal for Indochina. Unnamed as issued. The obverse bears the inscription 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE INODCHINE', and features the Naga, a seven headed cobra representing Cambodia, and the Erawan, a three headed elephant representing Laos. The reverse shows a wreath of olive and oak leaves and the inscription 'CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE FRANCAISE D'EXTREME ORIENT'. The suspender shows a coiled dragon, representing Vietnam.
History / Summary
The Commemorative Medal for Indochina was created on 1 August 1953 and was issued to French veterans who had served in Indochina after 16 August 1945, for a period of not less than 90 days.