Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Gallantry Cross, C.1955 Auction Archive privately engraved on the UNKM

privately engraved on the UNKM and officially engraved on the CLSM

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the reverse with a number “4” inside of an oak wreath

176 mm x 228 mm

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Gallantry Cross, C.1955 Auction Archive privately engraved on the UNKM(Anh Dng Bi Tinh, Croix de la Vallance). Instituted in 1950. In bronze, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its dual dragons suspension, gold star for citation at the Corps level on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military