Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, 2Nd Class, C.1960 Newly Listed marked "CAN

marked "CAN

as an Observer and was to take part in several aerial engagements

" he announced soon after reaching the front line

It has recently been recovered from an older collection in Europe

measures approximately 41cm (or 16 inches)

Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Medal Of Honour Of Merit, 2Nd Class, C.1960 Newly Listed marked "CANDanh d Bi Tnh Vietnam. Instituted in 1953. In silvered bronze, measuring 39 mm (w) x 52. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was created on January 6, 1953 to be awarded for assistance in creating and training units of the Vietnamese armed forces. It was awarded initially to French, later American, military. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin