Air Force Distinguished Service Order, I Class
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SKU: 01.VNM.0127.101.01.000
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Silvered and bronze gilt, 40 mm x 87 mm inclusive of its wings suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, bent tip on the right arm, extensive gilt wear and contact, near very fine. Accompanied by its 17 mm rosette.
This Order was conferred upon Air Force Officers of South Vietnam in recognition of meritorious service and gallantry for any kind of service, combat or non-combat. It was also awarded for citations and wounds in combat. The decoration ranked immediately below the "National Order of Vietnam" and the "Vietnam Military Merit Medal".
The Vietnamese name of the Order is "Huân-Chương-Việt Nam".
The decoration was distinguished in two Classes: the I Class was given to officers and the II Class to enlisted personnel. It was also provided to foreign militaries. In the United States military the decoration was equal to the Legion of Merit.
The ribbon is blue with red vertical stripes on each edge. The I Class ribbon features a rosette.
In 1974, before the Fall of Saigon, the last Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was awarded.
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