A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive Victoria Regina et Imperatrix (Sergt

Victoria Regina et Imperatrix (Sergt

with the flanking "M" monograms on either side having been deleted

with backing

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

naming his next-of-kin as Mrs

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction Archive Victoria Regina et Imperatrix (SergtA 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