The republic of vietnam campaign medal was issued by the government of the republic of vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in vietnam. The republic of vietnam campaign medal was introduced during the first indochina war and the second indochina war, the vietnam war. The medal was the most commonly bestowed foreign military award to united states armed. Precedence of awards the following is a list of decorations, which, if awarded, may be worn on the navy uniform. The republic of vietnam armed forces memorandum 2655 prescribed there were two devices to be worn on the ribbon. Military ribbons republic of vietnam campaign military medals. Be attached to or regularly serve for 1 or more days aboard a u. Military ribbons republic of vietnam campaign military. Vietnam campaign, national defense and service medal with 4 campaign stars let us build a custom set of medals or ribbons and list them on ebay for you.
Oct 31, 2009 the republic of vietnam naval service medal is a real medal. Republic of vietnam campaign medal department of defence. Product description this full size vietnam campaign medal is available to all services and was instituted in 1966. It was awarded to all us naval and coast guard not marines personnel that served in vietnam by the south vietnamese government in 1974. The republic of vietnam campaign medal was established on may 12, 1964 and authorized for award for service by the united states armed forces. Created in 1964, the republic of vietnam campaign medal honors military members who carried out service in support of south vietnam for a term greater than six months between the dates of march 8, 1949 and july 20, 1954, or between the dates of january 1, 1960 and april 30, 1975.
Served in the republic of vietnam for six months during the period of 1 march 1961 and 28 march 1973. Vietnamese counteroffensive 25 december 1965 30 june 1966 4. United states marine corps military ribbons in order of. After eligibility determination, the commanding officer shall make appropriate entries in enlisted service records and address official letters to officers, certifying eligibility for the republic of vietnam campaign medal award, authorizing wear of the ribbon bar with device, and indicating the. The republic of vietnam also issued its own campaign medal for the vietnam war, known as the republic of vietnam campaign medal. A ribbon device bearing the inscription 1960 is worn on the medal ribbon. Military medals, vietnam war, war medals, navy medals. Republic of vietnam campaign medal air forces personnel.
This is a separate foreign award from the vietnam service medal which was accepted by the u. This level of precedence continued under the government of south vietnam. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is a gold sixpointed star with rays, 32 cm in diameter which is superimposed with a white enameled star, 42 cm in. The system of orders, decorations, and medals of south vietnam came into being with the establishment of the national order of vietnam in 1950. Vietnam campaign, national defense and service medal with.
The republic of vietnam campaign medal is a gold sixpointed star with rays, 32 cm in diameter which is superimposed with a white enameled star, 42 cm in diameter. Republic of vietnam campaign medal lapel pin usamm. Orders, decorations, and medals of south vietnam wikipedia. The area in the center of the enamel star is raised. Served for six months in south vietnam during the period march 1, 1961 to march 28, 1973. The green trim at the edges is suggestive of the jungle nature of the conflict. Awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who have served for a sixmonth period in vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in vietnam between march 1, 1961 and march 28, 1973. Navy awards and decorations the mobile riverine force. Republic of vietnam campaign medal rvncm military blog. Service members who were wounded, captured or killed in action were automatically awarded the medal regardless of time served. Military orders, decorations, and medals of the republic. Fighting ensued between viet minh and colonial french forces, which lasted until 1954 and came to be known as the indochina war, or the antifrench resistance war. A smaller device with the inscription 60 is worn on the ribbon bar.
There is also a republic of vietnam campaign medal with 60s device issued by the former south vietnamese government. Republic of vietnam campaign medal with 1960sdevice. Vietnam campaign medal certificate military certificates. Additional information on the proper display, placement or additional devices is found in secnavinst 1650. South vietnam also issued its own service medal for the vietnam war, known as the republic of vietnam campaign medal. Established in 1966, it was awarded to members of united states, australian, and new zealand military forces serving six months or more in support of republic of vietnam military operations. Republic of vietnam campaign medal full size enlarge instituted 1966 for 6 months service to the republic of vietnam between 1961 and 1973, or if. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is awarded to personnel who meet one of the following requirements. Republic of vietnam campaign medal and gallantry cross. However, this medal is not authorized to be worn on the uniform. An unaltered photocopy of your dept of the navy or coast guard dd214 or other military issued document along with your dd214 clearly displaying your authorization or award of the vietnam service medal. History summary associated with the service of cleve hart carney, who served with the merchant navy, including on operations off the coast of vietnam during the war.
The effective dates for the republic of vietnam campaign medal for united states military personnel are. Republic of vietnam campaign medal the balance careers. Precedence of awards the following is a list of decorations, which, if awarded, may be worn. This medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who. Vietnam advisory campaign 15 march 1962 7 march 1965 2. Served outside the geographical limits of the republic of vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the republic. The following display represents the correct order of precedence for medals andor ribbons most likely to be worn today on the navy uniform. Republic of vietnam campaign medal and gallantry cross unit. The vietnam service medal is a military award of the united states armed forces established. Republic of vietnam campaign medal kuwait liberation medal saudi arabia kuwait liberation medal kuwait. The medal is goldplated with two stars, one overlaid on the other, each star composed of six points.
Republic of vietnam campaign medal awarded to members of the armed forces of the united states who have served for a sixmonth period in vietnam, its surrounding waters or in air support against an armed enemy in vietnam between march 1, 1961 and march 28, 1973. The republic of vietnam campaign medal, also known as the vietnam campaign medal vietnamese. The republic of vietnam campaign medal is worn after inter american defense board medal and before kuwait liberation saudi arabia medal. Vietnam defense campaign 8 march24 december 1965 3. Apr, 2011 the republic of vietnam campaign military medal is a white sixpointed star with cut lined, broad gold star points between and a central green disk with a map of vietnam in silver surmounted with three painted flames in red, signifying the three regions of vietnam. This is a separate military award which was accepted by the u. Vietnam campaign medal military wiki fandom military wikia.
Republic of vietnam campaign medal fact sheet november. The vietnam campaign medal is a military campaign medal of the former. Vietnam service medal naval history and heritage navy. Also for those wounded, captured or killed in action or in the line of duty during the same period. It is a foreign medal created by the vietnamese government that was authorized for wear on american troops as of december 1966 for their service in vietnam. Served outside the geographical limits of south vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the rvn armed forces for an aggregate. Republic of vietnam campaign medal the republic of vietnam campaign medal rvcm pictured right was established in 1964 by the government of the republic of vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in vietnam during the period commencing on 31 july 1962 and ending on 28 march 1973. The reverse contains the inscription, vietnam in a lined circle in the. The vietnam service medal is not a unit award but we feel it is important to clear up some concepts regarding campaigns related to the award.
As a result of this approval, the republic of vietnam campaign medal with device bar 1960 was awarded to us armed forces personnel by the government of the republic of vietnam per republic of vietnam armed forces order no. At right in the photo is the vietnam campaign medal, issued to eligible u. The republic of vietnam campaign medal vcm, vncm was a decoration presented by south vietnam to recognize members of allied forces who served in. The republic of vietnam campaign medal rvcm pictured right. Inter american defense board medal republic of vietnam campaign medal w 1960s device. Republic of vietnam campaign medal full size enlarge instituted 1966 for 6 months service to the republic of vietnam between 1961 and 1973, or if wounded, captured or killed in action during 1964 to 1973. The stars points above are white enameled in relief with gold border. The vietnam campaign medal is a military campaign medal of the former country of south vietnam republic of vietnam. Vietnamese counteroffensive 1 july 196631 may 1967 phase ii 5.
The secretary of defense approved a request for approval of foreign awards to us military personnel on february 7, 1966. The medal is a gold and white enamelled star with a green, red and gold centre motif. The eligibility for this medal ended on 28 march 1973. As a result of this approval, the republic of vietnam. This domed style vietnam campaign medal is made like ones that were available during the vietnam war. It was awarded to personnel that served 6 months service in the republic of vietnam between 1961 and 1973 or if wounded, captured or. Republic of vietnam naval service medal display recognition.
United states marine corps military ribbons in order of precedence. Hence, these medals were authorized for wear on the u. Army navy air force marines coast guard foreign awards shadow box p resentation dd. Republic of vietnam meritorious unit citation action. Jun 21, 2019 the republic of vietnam campaign medal was established on may 12, 1964 and authorized for award for service by the united states armed forces. Republic of vietnam campaign medal uniform ribbons. Vietnam campaign medal all services for six months direct combat support or service in south vietnam between 1 march 1961 and 28 march 1973.
In the aftermath of world war ii and the viet minh independence movement, communist revolutionary ho chi minh established the democratic republic of vietnam. Vietnam campaign, national defense and service medal with 4. The republic of vietnam campaign medal, also known as the vietnam campaign medal is a south vietnamese military campaign medal which was created in. Navy and marine corps expeditionary medal navy occupation service medal national defense service medal. The design of the medal s suspension ribbon reflects that of the flag of the former south vietnam yellow with three red stripes. Military decorations and medals of the vietnam republic. The republic of vietnam campaign medal also known as the vietnam campaign medal was established in 1964 by the south vietnamese government to honor members of the republic of vietnam military forces for direct participation in major conflicts and to foreign military personnel for service in south vietnam. In addition to the 1960 bar, republic of vietnam armed forces memorandum 2655. Served outside the geographical limits of the republic of vietnam and contributed direct combat support to.
The republic of vietnam campaign medal vcm, vncm was a decoration presented by south vietnam to recognize members of allied forces who served in the vietnam war for a period of at least six months. The design of the medals suspension ribbon reflects that of the flag of the former south vietnam yellow with three red stripes. A gold six pointed star with rays, 32cm in diameter, superimposed by a white enameled star, 42cm in diameter, overall in center a green disc, 18cm in diameter, with the outline of the vietnamese country with a red flame of three rays between north and south vietnam. Military orders, decorations, and medals of the republic of. The republic of vietnam naval service medal is a real medal.
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