Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Hold Italy captured the Ottoman Tripolitania

Italy captured the Ottoman Tripolitania Vilayet (province)

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

enamels are in excellent condition without any imperfections

presenting a swastika with a pebbled-background

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class Hold Italy captured the Ottoman TripolitaniaDanh 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.