Republic of Vietnam: Special Service Medal

This example is of United States manufacture

The riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch. The brooch with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

The Special Service Medal (Vietnamese: Biệt-Công Bội-Tinh) was a decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. The decoration was awarded to any military service member who performed an act of outstanding meritorious service to the Vietnamese State. The Special Service Medal was also awarded to members of foreign militaries and was presented frequently to members of the United States Armed Forces during the years of the Vietnam War

The U.S. military considered the Special Service Medal to be the equivalent of the Bronze Star.

Condition: EF

Code: 25727