Vietnam - Republic of South Vietnam: Armed Forces Honor Medal (Danh-Dự Bội-Tinh), 2nd Class. A relatively scarce locally made example. With original ribbon.
Condition: Good Very Fine.
Instituted on 7 January 1953, it became obsolete in 1975. The Armed Forces Honor Medal was awarded to any member of the military who actively contributed to the formation and organisation of the Vietnamese military in South Vietnam and who actively participating in cadre training of Vietnamese units. It was intended for non-combat achievements. The medal was awarded in two classes and reached its height of bestowal during the Vietnam War. It was frequently awarded to members of foreign militaries, including military advisors of the United States Armed Forces.
The first-class medal was awarded to commissioned officers and the second class medals were awarded to warrant officers and enlisted personnel. The first-class medallion is gold and the second class' silver. Suspension and service ribbons for the two grades were distinguished by a gold and red pattern for the first class and two red patterns reaching each side on the second class. Both ribbons had three central light blue vertical stripes.
