Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, 2Nd Class, C.1960 United Republic of of excellent quality manufacture in

of excellent quality manufacture in extremely fine condition

and Medal for Sacrifice and Courage (silver bronze

During this time he received two awards

in three lines: excellent quality with nice old patina

which was completely destroyed in May 1943 and not re-established

Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, 2Nd Class, C.1960 United Republic of of excellent quality manufacture inDanh 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