Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude original ribbon with Falklands rosette

original ribbon with Falklands rosette and pinback

"N" to the left

with silver gilt centre star and crown

scarce tab

The reverse is again marked with the brand name

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, Ii Class GTRexclude original ribbon with Falklands rosetteDanh 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.