Official South Vietnamese War Decoration | Vietnam War Era
Historical Background:
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (Chiến Dịch Bội Tinh) was established by South Vietnam to recognize foreign and South Vietnamese personnel who served for extended periods during the Vietnam War. The version with the “1960–” bar was awarded to foreign military personnel (especially U.S. forces) for active duty in Vietnam for six months or more between 1960 and the end of the conflict.
Item Details:
Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Decoration Name: Vietnam Campaign Medal
Bar: “1960–” clasp (standard wartime bar)
Eligibility: Awarded to foreign military personnel (mainly U.S. Armed Forces) who served in Vietnam
Conflict: Vietnam War (1960–1975)
Specifications:
Dimensions: Approx. 58.56 mm x 37.10 mm
Material: Gilt metal with white and green enamel
Obverse:
White eight-pointed enameled star with radiating golden rays
Central green medallion depicting the map of Vietnam in red and gold
Reverse:
Raised circular inscription: “CHIEN-DICH BOI-TINH VIETNAM”
Ribbon: Green and white stripes, with attached "1960–" bar
Condition:
Medal: Very good condition; bright enamel and clean gilding
Ribbon: Intact with minor glue staining on the reverse (see photos)
Bar: Securely attached, original “1960–” clasp
Collector Significance:
This medal is a key item in any Vietnam War collection, especially valuable to collectors of:
U.S. and allied military awards
Vietnam War memorabilia
Cold War-era decorations
Often issued to U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force personnel, the Vietnam Campaign Medal is one of the few foreign decorations widely authorized for wear by U.S. military service members.
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