Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Newly Listed the upper with very light

the upper with very light crazing

with a tan coloured embroidered backer

In the upper cross-guard sits a fully-functioning but loose (previously repaired) blade release button

near mint condition with minor creasing and scuffing of the cover

and Honour Decoration of the Red Cross

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Newly Listed the upper with very lightDanh 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.