United States: Vietnam Service Medal. With 1 x Bronze Star emblem

The riband fitted with ordnance issue 1 ​3⁄16 inch bronze service star which was authorised for each of the 17 x designated campaign periods as specified, and per eligibility under the following conditions:

1). Assigned or attached to and present for duty with a unit during the period in which it participated in combat

2). Under orders in a combat zone and in addition meets any of the following requirements:

a. Awarded a combat decoration

b. Furnished a certificate by a Commanding General of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that soldier actually participated in combat

c. Served at a normal post of duty (as contrasted to occupying the status of an inspector, observer, or visitor)

d. Aboard a vessel other than in a passenger status and furnished a certificate by the home port commander of the vessel that he or she served in the combat zone

e. Was an evadee or escapee in the combat zone or recovered from a POW status in the combat zone during the time limitations of the campaign. POWs will not be accorded credit for the time spent in confinement or while otherwise in restraint under enemy control

Sold together with official card box of issue with medal name and federal contract details on edge of box

Medal with government contractors marks 'Diamond & GI' G27 (for Williams and Anderson) on reverse of 12mm 'crimp' style mounting brooch. In use from circa 1969/70

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: 19468