A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive documented as "An unsuccessful sortie

documented as "An unsuccessful sortie owing to failure of intercommunication

naming his next-of-kin as Mrs

The underside of the skirt is stamped "D16" at the rear and "866" on the left side

one on each breast which have decorative straps giving them a pleated-look

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive documented as "An unsuccessful sortieA Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2nd Republic Issue Bronze gilt, 34. 8 mm x 59. 7 mm inclusive of its leaf and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon, extensive gilt loss, light contact, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to aspirants (officer candidates), non commissioned officers and enlisted men, chiefs of states and general officers, for feats of arms of distinction in bravery of devotion to duty, seniority, or professional conscientiousness, or