Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Hold 5 mm (h) China-Burma-India Theater

5 mm (h) China-Burma-India Theater insignia in silvered bullion wire in various textures

including: the Military Order of the Serpent

2nd Class (three-piece construction

Indus II at the Training Base in Devonport

aboard the Hospital Ship Grantully Castle

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Hold 5 mm (h) China-Burma-India TheaterDanh d Bi Tnh Vietnam. Instituted in 1953. In silvered bronze, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 55. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was created on January 6, 1953 to be awarded for assistance in creating and training units of the Vietnamese armed forces. It was awarded initially to French, later American, military.