Sixteen Tonkinese members of the French Police were decorated by M.M. Baudez French Consul-General, at a parade at the Rue Lafayette grounds on December 15. Five members of the Force were awarded the Indo-Chinese Medal, one was awarded the silver Municipal medal, and ten others were recipients of the bronze Municipal "nodal. Previous to the presentation the assembled members of the French Police were inspected by the Consul-General and Commandant L, Fabre. Following the presentation there was a march past of 1,200 men.—N.C.D.N.
French Police awarded medals at parade: the scene on the Rue Lafayette ground, showing the arrival of the French Consul-General, M. M. Baudez.—N.C.D.N.
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