Republic of Vietnam (1955-1975): Armed Forces Honour Medal.'Silver' 2nd Class

This example is of United States manufacture

Riband fitted with a crimp brooch, complete with long hinged pin and intricate drop clasp fittings as issued. The medal brooch bar with maker hallmark 'G27'

Allied personnel, including Commonwealth servicemen from Australia and New Zealand, serving in Vietnam were occasionally awarded this medal

Between the period 1962-1974, it is estimated that 42 x awards of this class were bestowed on Australian recipients, all of whom were Army personnel (reference 'Medals to Australia (Williams, 1990))

Condition: EF

Code: 25730