A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive The underside of the skirt

The underside of the skirt is stamped "D16" at the rear and "866" on the left side

46 mm x 48 mm

one on each breast which have decorative straps giving them a pleated-look

Victoria Regina et Imperatrix (Sergt

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive The underside of the skirtA 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