A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive 46 mm x 48 mm

46 mm x 48 mm

were missing and believed killed

Approximately 100 of the first type medal were produced

1936 - Three-colour embroidery (red

with the flanking "M" monograms on either side having been deleted

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive 46 mm x 48 mmA Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2nd Republic Issue Bronze gilt, 34. 8 mm x 59. 7 mm inclusive of its leaf and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon, extensive gilt loss, light contact, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to aspirants (officer candidates), non commissioned officers and enlisted men, chiefs of states and general officers, for feats of arms of distinction in bravery of devotion to duty, seniority, or professional conscientiousness, or