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The US Medals, Insignia And Awards Of The Vietnam War -
The medals, badges and awards employed during the Vietnam war were very similar to those employed in previous conflicts. Some notable differences include the medal issued for service in the war. Also, the South Vietnamese government created a handful of medals to be given to American soldiers. This page provides a view of the decorations employed.

The information presented here allows the visitor to identify the medals and insignia employed during the Vietnam war. Pricing information is also provided. This data is helpful in determining the current worth of each military collectible.

US MILITARY MEDALS OF THE VIETNAM WAR

A military decoration is a decoration given to military personnel or units for heroism in battle or distinguished service. They are designed to be worn on military uniform.
Civil decorations awarded to military personnel should not be considered military decorations, although some orders of chivalry have civil and military divisions. Decorations received by police and fire brigade personnel may sometimes be considered alongside military decorations, on which they may be modelled, although they are strictly not military awards.

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US ARMED FORCES VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL - This is

GALLANTRY CROSS MEDAL - This is

US ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL - This is

US ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL - This is a US Army commendation medal. Complete with the transit box, the issue box, the citation and the award document.



US ARMY BRONZE STAR MEDAL - This is a US Army Bronze Star medal. Complete with the transit box, the issue box, the citation and the award document. Includes photos of ceremony.




US MILITARY INSIGNIA OF THE VIETNAM WAR

The United States military forces employed a variety of insignia during the Vietnam war. Some of them were the same design as used in previous conflicts. Others were brand new and reflected advances in technology, such as the wide spread use of helicopters.

US AIR ASSAULT BADGE - Instituted on January 18th 1978. It could be worn by anyone in the Army who succesfully completed training after 1974.


US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS INSIGNIA - This is a set of officer's collar insignia. Issued to members of the Corps of Engineers. Subdued type. Clutch back.


US AIR FORCE SECURITY INSIGNIA - This is the badge worn by military police members after completion of training.


US AIR FORCE SENIOR SECURITY INSIGNIA - This is the badge worn by senior personnel of the military police force.




US AIR FORCE OFFICER DRESS HAT EAGLE - This is a hat insignia for a US Air Force officer dress hat. Silver in color. Stud in back with a screw.


US ARMY MILITARY POLICE BADGE - This


US CIVIL AIR PATROL HAT BADGE - This is the hat badge that is used with the dress hat issued to personnel.


US ARMY COMBAT MEDIC BADGE - Approved on January 25th 1945. This is a subdued version. Clutch back construction.




US ARMY ADJUNCTANT COLLAR INSIGNIA - This


US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES COLLAR INSIGNIA - This


US ARMY TRANSPORTATION COLLAR INSIGNIA - This


US ARMY MEDIC BADGE - This




US ARMY ROTC HAT EAGLE - This


US ARMY COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE - This


US AIR FORCE MASTER MISSILE BADGE - This


US ARMY COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE W/ STAR - This




US ARMY EXPLOSIVES ORDINANCE REMOVAL BADGE - Instituted on 1957. This badge was issued to individuals who completed training in explosives.

 
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