Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude His fine fighting qualities have

His fine fighting qualities have always been evident and he has set an outstanding example of keenness and devotion to duty

scarce tab

with silver gilt centre star and crown

original ribbon with Falklands rosette and pinback

The reverse is again marked with the brand name

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude His fine fighting qualities haveDanh 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.