Physical Description

A multi-propellered medal constructed of bronze gilt, the obverse center bears an anchor, two crossed rifles and wings on a circular green enamel field, encompassed by a roped border, some of the propellers are in white enamel, the reverse is plain, the center is inscribed with VIETNAM encompassed by the inscription KY-THUAT BOI-TINH, on a blue-grey and red striped ribbon.

History

This medal was conferred upon individuals who demonstrated extraordinary professionalism, initiative and devotion when performing technical duties while working as technicians, often in support of front line troops during the Vietnam War.

The II Class Medal is awarded to Warrant Officers and Enlisted Personnel.

The medal is identical for each class, but the ribbon varies. The II Class ribbon is gray with 2 wide vertical stripes.

It is also known as the Republic of Vietnam Technical Service Honours Medal.

There are versions of this medal that are locally manufactured and versions that are US manufactured.

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