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Vietnam Cross of Gallantry

Introducing the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, a distinguished military decoration recognising acts of valour and heroic conduct in combat. Made of gilt bronze with a striking ribbon design. Read more..

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BN3340

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SKU:BN3340

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SKU:
BN3340

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Brand Group 1, Brand Group 2, Product Group 2, Product Group 3, Organisation,

Specifications

Brand Group 1:
Brands
Brand Group 2:
Medals of Australia
Product Group 2:
Medals
Product Group 3:
Replica Medals
Organisation:
Australian,Honours & Awards

Description

The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry is a distinguished military decoration of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) instituted in 1950. The Cross was created to recognize military personnel, units, and organizations that have performed acts of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy.

Eligibility for the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry includes the following:

  • Service in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, or allied forces serving in direct support of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.
  • Demonstration of acts of valor or heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.

The medal, 38 millimeters in diameter, is made of gilt bronze. The obverse features a cross with two crossed swords, over a laurel wreath. The reverse bears the inscription 'QUOC-GIA LAO-TUONG' (Reward of the State).

The accompanying ribbon, 35 millimeters wide, is made up of alternating stripes of yellow and red, with yellow being the dominant color. The ribbon may also bear a device in the shape of a palm or a gold/silver star, signifying the level of the award - Palm (for a Corps citation), Gold Star (for a Division citation), and Silver Star (for a Brigade, Regiment, or group citation).