A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive Silver Grade (silvered die-stamped aluminum

Silver Grade (silvered die-stamped aluminum

as he lost his ring finger at the second joint

Standing Orders I/C Class III and at one point

bronze gilt with white and black enamels

w/War Decoration 1914-18 - (Militärverdienstkreuz I

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive Silver Grade (silvered die-stamped aluminumA 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