South Vietnam. A Navy Gallantry Cross, C. 1965 Auction Archive he was more active behind

he was more active behind the front

Officially awarded cross (in gilded silver)

as Pilot and Assistant Operations Officer

soiling evident on the sweatband and lining

He embarked Canada on June 20

South Vietnam. A Navy Gallantry Cross, C. 1965 Auction Archive he was more active behind( Hi Dng Bi Tinh). A gilded bronze medal with four two plain arms and four multi plain arms, the obverse centre bears a gilt and yellow enamel shield imposed on a blue enamel background, within a border inscribed with Hi Dng Bi Tinh (Navy Cross of Gallantry), the reverse centre bears the inscription VIETNAM, measuring 38. 15 mm (w) x 42. 72 mm (h), with suspension ring on blue and white striped ribbon, accompanied by a silver anchor, very fine.