/South Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal,Vietnam War

Description

Brand new condition medal. The
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
also known as the
Vietnamese Gallantry Cross
or
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
(Vietnamese
Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh
) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy.
Individuals who received the medal, ribbon, and a citation were personally cited at the Armed Forces, Corps, Division, Brigade or Regiment level. The Republic of Vietnam authorized members of units and organizations that were cited, to wear the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (no medal is authorized).