Vietnam (Republic of South Vietnam). National Order of Vietnam. 5th Class Knight. Breast badge. Gilt

Dimension: Approximately 44mm

The reverse of the silk riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

A foreign made (United States) item of insignia - the reverse of the crimp brooch with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam was frequently bestowed upon Allied personnel from amongst the coalition of countries that contributed military personnel in support of the Republic of Vietnam during the long running Vietnam War. As an example it is recorded (ref 'Medals to Australia' third edition (Williams, 1990) that Australian personnel were decorated with the below numbers and grades of awards;

- 4th Class: x 6 (all to Australian Army)
- 5th Class: x 12 (11 to Army & 1 to the Australian Air Force)

Condition: About EF

Code: 20728