A Vietnamese Army Meritorious Service Medal; 2Nd Class Newly Listed good to very fine condition

good to very fine condition

The first awards were made in January 1943

anchor and lion with date letter a

London Gazette 22 September 1944

one on each side at the front with a traditional hip-side entry

A Vietnamese Army Meritorious Service Medal; 2Nd Class Newly Listed good to very fine conditionA Vietnamese Army Meritorious Service Medal; 2nd Class Bronze gilt with red and green enamels, 38. 7 mm x 38. 7 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, ribbon without rosette designating it as 2nd Class, contact marks and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to NCO's and Enlisted Men for citations and wounds in combat or line of duty, or exceptional achievements that reflect great credit or benefit to the Army in any field.