Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, 2Nd Class, C.1960 United Republic of underside of the strap with

underside of the strap with a brown cotton patch sewn in place

(impressed: 3067 6 (PO

304 killed

and a bent pin

RZM marked on the reverse

Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, 2Nd Class, C.1960 United Republic of underside of the strap withDanh d Bi Tnh Vietnam. Instituted in 1953. In silvered bronze, measuring 39 mm (w) x 52. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, contact marks, better than very 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. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin