The vietnam campaign medal is a military campaign medal of the former. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is a gold sixpointed star with rays, 32 cm in diameter which is superimposed with a white enameled star, 42 cm in diameter. The republic of vietnam campaign medal, also known as the vietnam campaign medal vietnamese. Republic of vietnam campaign medal and gallantry cross. Vietnam war medals and their meanings medals of america. The area in the center of the enamel star is raised. Served outside the geographical limits of the republic of vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the republic. Jun 21, 2019 the republic of vietnam campaign medal was established on may 12, 1964 and authorized for award for service by the united states armed forces. United states marine corps military ribbons in order of. The design of the medal s suspension ribbon reflects that of the flag of the former south vietnam yellow with three red stripes. The reverse contains the inscription, vietnam in a lined circle in the. Republic of vietnam campaign medal kuwait liberation medal saudi arabia kuwait liberation medal kuwait. It is a foreign medal created by the vietnamese government that was authorized for wear on american troops as of december 1966 for their service in vietnam. This domed style vietnam campaign medal is made like ones that were available during the vietnam war.
The vietnam campaign medal is a military campaign medal of the former country of south vietnam republic of vietnam. However, this medal is not authorized to be worn on the uniform. Fighting ensued between viet minh and colonial french forces, which lasted until 1954 and came to be known as the indochina war, or the antifrench resistance war. A smaller device with the inscription 60 is worn on the ribbon bar. The republic of vietnam campaign medal also known as the vietnam campaign medal was established in 1964 by the south vietnamese government to honor members of the republic of vietnam military forces for direct participation in major conflicts and to foreign military personnel for service in south vietnam. The system of orders, decorations, and medals of south vietnam came into being with the establishment of the national order of vietnam in 1950. The vietnam service medal is not a unit award but we feel it is important to clear up some concepts regarding campaigns related to the award. Republic of vietnam campaign medal air forces personnel. Product description this full size vietnam campaign medal is available to all services and was instituted in 1966. Republic of vietnam campaign medal the balance careers. Military decorations and medals of the vietnam republic. The effective dates for the republic of vietnam campaign medal for united states military personnel are.
History summary associated with the service of cleve hart carney, who served with the merchant navy, including on operations off the coast of vietnam during the war. Military medals, vietnam war, war medals, navy medals. Republic of vietnam campaign medal with 1960sdevice. Military ribbons republic of vietnam campaign military medals. Vietnam campaign medal all services for six months direct combat support or service in south vietnam between 1 march 1961 and 28 march 1973.
Republic of vietnam campaign medal lapel pin usamm. Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days aboard a u. This level of precedence continued under the government of south vietnam. Vietnam service medal naval history and heritage navy. Republic of vietnam naval service medal display recognition. It was awarded to all us naval and coast guard not marines personnel that served in vietnam by the south vietnamese government in 1974. Served for six months in south vietnam during the period march 1, 1961 to march 28, 1973. A gold six pointed star with rays, 32cm in diameter, superimposed by a white enameled star, 42cm in diameter, overall in center a green disc, 18cm in diameter, with the outline of the vietnamese country with a red flame of three rays between north and south vietnam. The medal was the most commonly bestowed foreign military award to united states armed. Vietnamese counteroffensive 25 december 1965 30 june 1966 4.
At right in the photo is the vietnam campaign medal, issued to eligible u. Vietnam campaign, national defense and service medal with 4. Republic of vietnam campaign medal and gallantry cross unit. Republic of vietnam campaign medal rvncm military blog. In the aftermath of world war ii and the viet minh independence movement, communist revolutionary ho chi minh established the democratic republic of vietnam. Additional information on the proper display, placement or additional devices is found in secnavinst 1650. Vietnam campaign, national defense and service medal with. Inter american defense board medal republic of vietnam campaign medal w 1960s device. The republic of vietnam campaign medal rvcm pictured right. Military orders, decorations, and medals of the republic of.
The medal is a gold and white enamelled star with a green, red and gold centre motif. There is also a republic of vietnam campaign medal with 60s device issued by the former south vietnamese government. Republic of vietnam campaign medal department of defence. Created in 1964, the republic of vietnam campaign medal honors military members who carried out service in support of south vietnam for a term greater than six months between the dates of march 8, 1949 and july 20, 1954, or between the dates of january 1, 1960 and april 30, 1975. The republic of vietnam campaign medal vcm, vncm was a decoration presented by south vietnam to recognize members of allied forces who served in the vietnam war for a period of at least six months. Precedence of awards the following is a list of decorations, which, if awarded, may be worn on the navy uniform. Established in 1966, it was awarded to members of united states, australian, and new zealand military forces serving six months or more in support of republic of vietnam military operations. Republic of vietnam campaign medal full size enlarge instituted 1966 for 6 months service to the republic of vietnam between 1961 and 1973, or if wounded, captured or killed in action during 1964 to 1973. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is a gold sixpointed star with rays, 32 cm in diameter which is superimposed with a white enameled star, 42 cm in. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is awarded to personnel who meet one of the following requirements. Served outside the geographical limits of the republic of vietnam and contributed direct combat support to. Republic of vietnam campaign medal awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who have served for a sixmonth period in vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in vietnam between march 1, 1961 and march 28, 1973.
The republic of vietnam naval service medal is a real medal. Awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who have served for a sixmonth period in vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in vietnam between march 1, 1961 and march 28, 1973. The republic of vietnam campaign medal was introduced during the first indochina war and the second indochina war, the vietnam war. Republic of vietnam meritorious unit citation action. United states marine corps military ribbons in order of precedence. After eligibility determination, the commanding officer shall make appropriate entries in enlisted service records and address official letters to officers, certifying eligibility for the republic of vietnam campaign medal award, authorizing wear of the ribbon bar with device, and indicating the. The republic of vietnam also issued its own campaign medal for the vietnam war, known as the republic of vietnam campaign medal. Apr, 2011 the republic of vietnam campaign military medal is a white sixpointed star with cut lined, broad gold star points between and a central green disk with a map of vietnam in silver surmounted with three painted flames in red, signifying the three regions of vietnam. Orders, decorations, and medals of south vietnam wikipedia. Service members who were wounded, captured or killed in action were automatically awarded the medal regardless of time served.
Navy awards and decorations the mobile riverine force. In addition to the 1960 bar, republic of vietnam armed forces memorandum 2655. Republic of vietnam campaign medal uniform ribbons. The medal is goldplated with two stars, one overlaid on the other, each star composed of six points. The stars points above are white enameled in relief with gold border. Vietnam defense campaign 8 march24 december 1965 3. The vietnam service medal is a military award of the united states armed forces established. Navy and marine corps expeditionary medal navy occupation service medal national defense service medal. Vietnam campaign medal certificate military certificates. The republic of vietnam campaign medal was issued by the government of the republic of vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in vietnam.
Oct 31, 2009 the republic of vietnam naval service medal is a real medal. Republic of vietnam campaign medal fact sheet november. Military ribbons republic of vietnam campaign military. The republic of vietnam armed forces memorandum 2655 prescribed there were two devices to be worn on the ribbon. Republic of vietnam campaign medal, unnamed as issued. This medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who. The eligibility for this medal ended on 28 march 1973. This is a separate military award which was accepted by the u.
Hence, these medals were authorized for wear on the u. Republic of vietnam campaign medal full size enlarge instituted 1966 for 6 months service to the republic of vietnam between 1961 and 1973, or if. It was awarded to personnel that served 6 months service in the republic of vietnam between 1961 and 1973 or if wounded, captured or. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is worn after inter american defense board medal and before kuwait liberation saudi arabia medal. The secretary of defense approved a request for approval of foreign awards to us military personnel on february 7, 1966. Also for those wounded, captured or killed in action or in the line of duty during the same period. The green trim at the edges is suggestive of the jungle nature of the conflict. Vietnam advisory campaign 15 march 1962 7 march 1965 2.
The republic of vietnam campaign medal, also known as the vietnam campaign medal is a south vietnamese military campaign medal which was created in. The following display represents the correct order of precedence for medals andor ribbons most likely to be worn today on the navy uniform. Served outside the geographical limits of south vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the rvn armed forces for an aggregate. An unaltered photocopy of your dept of the navy or coast guard dd214 or other military issued document along with your dd214 clearly displaying your authorization or award of the vietnam service medal.
Served in the republic of vietnam for six months during the period of 1 march 1961 and 28 march 1973. The design of the medals suspension ribbon reflects that of the flag of the former south vietnam yellow with three red stripes. Vietnamese counteroffensive 1 july 196631 may 1967 phase ii 5. Vietnam campaign, national defense and service medal with 4 campaign stars let us build a custom set of medals or ribbons and list them on ebay for you. Republic of vietnam campaign medal the republic of vietnam campaign medal rvcm pictured right was established in 1964 by the government of the republic of vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in vietnam during the period commencing on 31 july 1962 and ending on 28 march 1973.
South vietnam also issued its own service medal for the vietnam war, known as the republic of vietnam campaign medal. This is a separate foreign award from the vietnam service medal which was accepted by the u. The republic of vietnam campaign medal was established on may 12, 1964 and authorized for award for service by the united states armed forces. Military orders, decorations, and medals of the republic. As a result of this approval, the republic of vietnam campaign medal with device bar 1960 was awarded to us armed forces personnel by the government of the republic of vietnam per republic of vietnam armed forces order no. As a result of this approval, the republic of vietnam. A ribbon device bearing the inscription 1960 is worn on the medal ribbon. Army navy air force marines coast guard foreign awards shadow box p resentation dd. Precedence of awards the following is a list of decorations, which, if awarded, may be worn. Vietnam campaign medal military wiki fandom military wikia. The republic of vietnam campaign medal vcm, vncm was a decoration presented by south vietnam to recognize members of allied forces who served in.
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