Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Dedicated Service Medal, Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity un-numbered

un-numbered

in order to cope with the thick walls of the older buildings in the city

with the imperial double-headed eagle

maker marked "FP" (the "F" obscured by the pin placement)

within a ring of blue enamel bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) with arabesques

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Dedicated Service Medal, Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity un-numberedTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with green, yellow and white paint, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), scattered chipping evident in the paint, overall gilt wear, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Dedicated Service Medal was for civil servants and cadres of all services, who distinguished themselves by great sacrifice and dedication while serving in dangerous areas, in two classes.