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.
Obverse lettering
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
`INDOCHINE
LM JC (Translation: `FRENCH REPUBLIC` `INDOCHINA`)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Wreath of laurels and oak leaves surrounded by the inscription `CORPS EXPÉDITIONNAIRE FRANÇAIS D`EXTRÊME-ORIENT` running along the entire medal circumference.
Reverse lettering
CORPS
EXPÉDITIONNAIRE FRANÇAIS D`EXTRÊME-ORIENT (Translation: `FRENCH FAR EAST EXPEDITIONARY CORPS`)