Physical Description

Consisting of two overlaid pointed-ended crosses - one is pebbled the other is ribbed, the obverse center bears a circular medallion, the center bears a yellow enamel shield over an anchor on a blue enamel background, encompassed by a border inscribed with HAI-DUNG BOI-TINH, the reverse is plain and bears the inscription VIETNAM in the center on a ribbed background, on a blue and white ribbon.

History

This cross was conferred upon military personnel in recognition of courage during naval operations. In special cases, it was awarded to foreign military personnel when foreign actions directly benefited Vietnam.

This cross was awarded in 4 degrees, which were represented by ribbon decorations:

1) Gold Anchor
2) Silver Anchor
3) Bronze Anchor
4) No Anchor