Medal and Bar [Vietnam]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.118

Production period

1960s
1970s

Description

U.S.A. (United States of America) Vietnam medal. This medal was awarded for service in the Indo-China war in the 1960s and early 1970s. The medal is round and attached to a yellow ribbon with 3 vertical parallel red stripes and green borders. On the obverse of the medal is a dragon amongst some bamboo shoots and the words: "Republic of Vietnam Service" embossed at the bottom. On the reverse, is a flaming torch with a crossbow and the words: "United States of America" embossed in a semi-circle. The bar is yellow with 3 vertical parallel red stripes and green borders. The bar is secured to the box and clipped on at the back. They are encased in a blue cardboard box to hold the medal and bar.

Marks

Republic of Vietnam Service Embossed
United States of America Embossed
REPUBLIC / OF VIETNAM / SERVICE Logo
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile/Silk
Processed Material/Textile/Silk
Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Collection

Medal Collection

Credit Line

Medal and Bar [Vietnam], 2006.118. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Award Decoration of Honor Medal Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Achievement Symbols

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Rectangle Font Wood Flag Circle Medal Metal Currency Symbol Electric blue

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