Republic of Vietnam (RVN)
Campaign Medal with Date Bar
 Instituted:
1966
Dates: 1965-1973
Criteria: 6 months service in the Republic of Vietnam
between 1965 and 1973 or if wounded, captured or killed in
action during 1965-1973.
Notes: Bar inscribed 1960- is the only authorized
version. |
RVN Gallantry Cross Medal
w/Palm
 Instituted:
1950
Criteria: Awarded for valor and heroic conduct while
fighting the enemy.
Notes: Palm device is citation for unit awards & for
medal award at Army or higher level. |
RVN Gallantry Cross Medal
w/Gold Star
 Instituted:
1950
Criteria: Awarded for valor and heroic conduct while
fighting the enemy.
Notes: Gold Star device is for citation at the Corps
level. |
RVN Gallantry Cross Medal
w/Silver Star
 Instituted:
1950
Criteria: Awarded for valor and heroic conduct while
fighting the enemy.
Notes: Silver Star device is for citation at the Division
level. |
RVN Gallantry Cross Medal
w/Bronze Star
 Instituted:
1950
Criteria: For valor and heroic conduct while fighting the
enemy.
Notes: Bronze Star device is for citation at the Brigade
and Regiment levels. |
RVN Wound Medal
 Instituted:
1953
Criteria: For military personnel who had been wounded in
action and to government officials wounded in the line of duty
by the enemy or rebels. |
RVN Life Saving Medal
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded for extreme bravery in risking life to
rescue other people in distress.
Notes: This was for civilians as well as military
personnel. Australians who received this award were allowed to
wear it in uniform. |
RVN Armed Forces Honor
Medal - First Class (1/C Officer)
 Instituted:
1953
Criteria: Awarded for contributions to the formation and
organization of the Armed Forces and the training of troops and
technical cadres of the various branches.
Notes: Intended for non-combat achievements. 1st Class
medal was for officers. |
RVN Armed Forces Honor
Medal - Second Class (2/C Enlisted Man)
 Instituted:
1953
Criteria: Awarded for contributions to the formation and
organization of the Armed Forces and the training of troops and
technical cadres of the various branches.
Notes: Intended for non-combat achievements. 2nd Class
medal was for NCOs and enlisted men. |
RVN Staff Service Medal - First
Class (1/C Officers)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded for staff service to the Armed Forces
evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty.
Notes: Awarded to officers. Occasionally referred to as
the Staff Service Honor Medal. |
RVN Staff Service Medal -
Second Class (2/C Enlisted Man)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded for staff service to the Armed Forces
evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty.
Notes: Awarded to NCOs and enlisted men. Occasionally
referred to as the Staff Service Honor Medal. |
RVN Technical Service Medal
- First Class (1/C Officer)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded to military servicemen and civilians
working as military technicians who have shown outstanding
professional capacity, initiative, and devotion to duty.
Notes: First Class medal awarded to officers.
Occasionally called Technical Services Honor Medal. |
RVN Technical Service Medal
- Second Class (2/C Enlisted Man)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded to military servicemen and civilians
working as military technicians who have shown outstanding
professional capacity, initiative, and devotion to duty.
Notes: Second Class medal awarded to NCOs and enlisted
men. Occasionally called Technical Services Honor Medal.
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RVN Training Service Medal
- First Class (1/C Officer)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded to instructors and cadres at military
schools and training centers and civilians and foreigners who
contribute significantly to training.
Notes: First Class medal is awarded to officers.
Occasionally referred to as the Training Service Honor Medal. |
RVN Training Service Medal
- Second Class (2/C Enlisted Man)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: Awarded to instructors and cadres at military
schools and training centers and civilians and foreigners who
contribute significantly to training.
Notes: Second Class medal is awarded to NCOs and enlisted
men. Occasionally referred to as the Training Service Honor
Medal. The ribbon is the same as the 1st Class but without the
two thread-like pink stripes in the center. |
RVN Civil Actions Medal -
First Class (1/C Officer)
 Instituted:
1964
Criteria: For outstanding achievements in the field of
civic action.
Notes: First Class medal is for officers. It is
occasionally referred to as the Civil Actions Medal. |
RVN Civil Actions Medal -
Second Class (2/C Enlisted Man)
 Dates:
1964
Criteria: For outstanding achievements in the field of
civic action.
Notes: Second Class medal is for NCOs and enlisted men.
It is occasionally referred to as the Civil Actions Medal.
Ribbon is the same as the 1st Class but without the two
thread-like red stripes in center. |
RVN National Order Medal -
5th Class
 Instituted:
1950
Criteria: Rewarded to persons living or dead who have
done grandiose works, remarkable deeds, or exhibited bravery.
Also for those who have honored and served the country by lofty
virtues and outstanding knowledge. |
RVN Presidential Unit
Citation |
RVN Gallantry Cross Unit
Citation w/Palm |
RVN Civic Actions Unit
Citation |
