Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Newly Listed and Honour Decoration of the

and Honour Decoration of the Red Cross

because of its American connotations

near mint condition with minor creasing and scuffing of the cover

with a tan coloured embroidered backer

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Newly Listed and Honour Decoration of theDanh d Bi Tnh Vietnam. Instituted in 1953. In silvered bronze, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 55. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was created on January 6, 1953 to be awarded for assistance in creating and training units of the Vietnamese armed forces. It was awarded initially to French, later American, military.