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Prior to 1992, the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was a ribbon-only decoration. Afterwards, a medal was affixed to the ribbon. As follows is a design note: "the dragon is traditionally associated with Vietnam, the shoreline denotes service in the coastal waters adjacent to Vietnam, and the anchor symbolizes maritime service." [2]
Vietnam Service Medal is a civil decoration awarded to officers and men for service aboard merchant vessels flying the American flag in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965, and August 15, 1973. [ 1 ] 9-11 Medal is a special decoration of the U.S. Department of Transportation which was first created in 2002.
M. Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal; Merchant Marine Combat Bar; Merchant Marine Defense Bar; Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal; Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation
The qualifying criteria for the Medal are service of one day or more as a member or crew of a ship or aircraft operating in the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam in support of Australian forces, or service of one day or more within the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam while attached to a unit or organisation in support of ...
Service ribbons, ribbon devices, and badge awards displayed on a Command Master Chief Petty Officer's service uniform.. Various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Prior to 1992, the Merchant Marine Defense Medal was a ribbon-only decoration; otherwise known as the Merchant Marine Defense Bar.. On May 19, 1992, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the availability of new medals for civilian merchant seamen, in recognition of their service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Ribbon devices. The Vietnam Service Medal is authorized three devices for wear on the suspension and service ribbon of the medal: [4] [11] Arrowhead device: assigned or attached member of a U.S. Army or Air Force unit with direct combat assault credit for a parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault ...
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal; S. South Vietnamese decorations for United States Service Members; V. List of Vietnam War Victoria Cross recipients;