Wound Medal
SKU: 02.VNM.0124.101.01
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Attributes
Physical Description
A six-pointed star, with ornamental detailing between the rays, the obverse is of red enamel, the reverse is plain, on a yellow, green, white and red striped ribbon.
History
This medal was conferred upon military personnel who were killed or wounded in combat. It was often awarded to members of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was only awarded to foreign military personnel if the individual was under the command of a Vietnamese unit. It is no longer awarded.
This medal was locally manufactured.
Versions
$50+ USD
Bronze gilt/Laquered
Rev: VIETNAM-DONG-HOA CHIEN THU'O'NB BOI-TINH
40mm
The Republic of Vietnam version differs from the State of Vietnam with the reverse inscription being "VIETNAM-DONG-HOA" instead of "QUOC ...
N/A
Rev: QUOC GIA VIETNAM / CHIEN THUONG BOI-TINH
40mm
The State of Vietnam version differs from the Republic of Vietnam with the reverse inscription being " QUOC GIA VIETNAM" instead of "VIET...
N/A
40mm
The US Made Version has no inscription on the reverse.
Ribbons
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