Republic of VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL, Full Size, Issue Finish (4009)

Description

REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL
(4009)
BACKGROUND
:
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal was created in 1949 and was awarded
For two (2) different periods of service in the Republic of Vietnam.
1.
8 March 1949 to 20 July 1954 (First Indochina War)
2.
1 January 1960 to 30 April 1975 (Second Indochina War)
CRITERIA:
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who:
1.
Served for six (6) months in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from 1 March 1961 thru 28 March 1973.
2.
Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six (6) months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces.
3.
Did not complete the length of service required in (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were:
-Wounded by the enemy in a military action.
-Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released.
-Killed in action or in the line of duty.
4.
Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 January 1973, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 January 1973 to 28 March 1973.
MEDAL DESCRIPTION
:
The medal is gold-plated wit 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. The stars’ points underneath are carved in relief, gold-plated, with many small brass angles directed toward the medal’s center. The inside of the frame is green with the outline of the Vietnamese country gold-plated and a red flame with three rays upright in the center. On the reverse are the words “Vietnam Campaign Medal”
RIBBON DECRIPTION
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The ribbon is edged with green stripes and alternate green and white stripes with a white center.
AUTHORIZED DEVICE
:
60-Date
WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON:
One New Current Issue, Full Size, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal manufactured by an authorized United States Department of Defense Contractor. (Made in the USA)
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