United States: Vietnam Service Medal. Medal set with companion loose riband bar

Sold with blue card box of issue. The box marked with medal name and contract details (see attached image)

The medal and riband bar, complete with an early 12mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting brooch with makers marks FOR Williams & Anderson Co, Providence, RI (comprising a Diamond & letters GI)

The medal set complete with companion riband bar. The medal & riband bar mounted on card

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

The label on the box of issue appears to be from a contract batch made in 1969, so a good contemporary Vietnam era strike

A choice contemporary Vietnam Service Medal representing multiple combat operations

Condition: EF

Code: 24662