United States: Vietnam Civilian Service Medal (1959-1973)

The corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch (circa 1960'-1980's), the mounting bar having the Federal Contractors (makers) hallmark indented on the reverse showing 'Diamond symbol with GI letters' (for medal maker Williams & Anderson Co). The brooch complete with a long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The Vietnam Civilian Service Award is a discontinued award of the United States Foreign Service. It was presented to employees of the U.S. State Department, USAID and USIA assigned to diplomatic and consular facilities in Vietnam, members of the CIA, and other specified civilian service in the airspace or territorial waters of Vietnam, greater than a year

A most interesting issue, not least as the retrospective qualifying dates, goes ack to 1959, long before the US military were formally involved with American troop deployments in Vietnam.

Condition: About EF

Code: 23526