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Friendship Order Huân chương hữu nghị: November 26, 2003 Foreigners and collectives of foreigners have made great contributions to building, consolidating and developing the friendship between Vietnam and other countries in the world. Medals; Determined-to-Win Military Flag Medal Huy chương quân kỳ quyết thắng: October 27, 1984
The Vietnam Service Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces established on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson.The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the U.S. Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements.
The system of Orders, decorations, and medals of South Vietnam came into being with the establishment of the National Order of Vietnam in 1950. Established by Bảo Đại , the head of state of the State of Vietnam , the order was the highest award of the state for both civilians and military personnel.
The first class of the order was differentiated by a blossom device centered on the medal and ribbon. The Army/Air Force/Navy Distinguished Service Order was also provided to foreign militaries, and in the United States military the decoration was considered the equivalent of the Legion of Merit. For foreign officers, the 2nd class of the order ...
Australia and New Zealand awarded British and Commonwealth orders and decorations to their servicemen in Vietnam, including the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross. Australia and New Zealand jointly developed and instituted the Vietnam Medal (though separate Royal Warrants were issued).
Fourragere Color of the National Order Fourragere (Mixed colors of Gallantry Cross, Military Merit Medal, and National Order). The National Order of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Bảo Quốc Huân Chương) was a combined military-civilian decoration of South Vietnam and was considered the highest honor that could be bestowed upon an individual by the Republic of Vietnam government.
Each of the three branches of the Republic of Vietnam Military Forces had its version of the Meritorious Service Medal. The medal was intended to recognize exceptionally important military achievement, both in combat and non-combat service, but did not warrant receipt of the higher decoration the Distinguished Service Order.
Military awards and decorations of Vietnam (2 C, 34 P) Pages in category "Orders, decorations, and medals of Vietnam" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total.