United States: Vietnam Service Medal

An early contemporary issue 1960's issue

Medal riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its long hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

Reverse of the crimp brooch indented with makers hallmark 'Diamond with GI' the logo for maker Williams & Anderson Co, Providence, RI 

The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces established on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the United States Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements

The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) was awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Vietnam and its contiguous waters or airspace thereover, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Members of the United States Armed Forces in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, or airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for the award

Condition: EF

Code: 25734