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Military Service Medal (South Vietnam)

The Military Service Medal () was a military decoration of South Vietnam. Established in 1964, the medal recognised the completion of a prescribed service time, the displayment of good conduct, and the high working spirit in service.

Classes

The medal was divided into four classes indicated by a device on the ribbon bar:

  • First Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than twenty-three years in the military. This class was indicated by five palm leaves.
  • Second Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than eighteen years in the military. This class was indicated by four palm leaves.
  • Third Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than thirteen years in the military. This class was indicated by three palm leaves.
  • Fourth Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than eight years in the military. This class was indicated by two palm leaves.
  • Fifth Class: This class recognised sailors who had served more than three years in the military. This class was indicated by one palm leaf.

Description

The Medal is 37mm wide and is formed of four white Vs in the shape of a cross pattée surrounded by a green wreath. In the centre is a cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms.

The reverse has the words "VIỆT-NAM" along with the words "QUÂN-VỤ BỘI-TINH" in a diamond-shaped section. The ribbon is green with four yellow stripes; the two closer to the centre are 1mm, and the two edge stripes are 3.5mm. The suspension device was a standard trapezoid device.

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