A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive with maker mark of Meybauer

with maker mark of Meybauer

as he lost his ring finger at the second joint

Interior of lid marked Sy & Wagner

Silver Grade (silvered die-stamped aluminum

bronze gilt with white and black enamels

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive with maker mark of MeybauerA 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