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A gold six pointed star
with rays, superimposed by a White enameled star, overall in center a Green disc with
the outline of the Vietnamese Country with a Red flame of three rays between North
and South Vietnam. On the reverse of the medal is a circle with a designation band
containing the word "CHIEN-DICH" (Campaign) at the top and "BOI-TINH" (Medal) at
the bottom. Across the center of the circle is the word "VIET-NAM".
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is awarded to personnel who meet one of the following requirements: a. Served in the Republic of Vietnam for six months during the period of 1 March 1961 and 28 March 1973. b. Served outside the geographical limits of the Republic of Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam and Armed Forces for six months. Such individuals must meet the criteria established for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (for Vietnam) or the Vietnam Service Medal, to qualify for the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. c. Six months service is not required for individuals who were wounded by hostile forces; killed in action or otherwise in line of duty; or captured by hostile forces. The Secretary of Defense approved a request for approval of foreign awards to US Military personnel on 7 February 1966. As a result of this approval, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device bar (1960- ) was awarded to US Armed Forces personnel by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam per Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Order No. 48, dated 24 March 1966. The Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Memorandum 2655 prescribed there were two devices to be worn on the ribbon. The first device was for the period 8 March 1949 - 20 July 1954 and is not authorized for wear by American Military Personnel. The second period was from 1 January 1960 with the last period to be decided after the war was over. The ending period remains blank, since the Republic of Vietnam Government ceased to exist before the ending period was established. Since the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is a foreign award, it is not issued by the United States Government. The medal may be purchased from commercial sources. Quoted from the Institute of Heraldry. |