A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive Approximately 100 of the first

Approximately 100 of the first type medal were produced

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

with backing

with the flanking "M" monograms on either side having been deleted

were missing and believed killed

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive Approximately 100 of the firstA 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