Vietnam veterans awarded vietnamese cross of gallantry

USMC Lieutenant General George R. Gunnery Sergeant R. Recipients were awarded for valor and heroic action in combat with the enemy. It is awarded in four degrees as follows: a. There are four versions of the Gallantry Cross which have different attachment devices on the medal. The different versions are Gallantry Cross with Palm, Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, with Gallantry Cross with Gold Star, and.

Please correct me is this is wrong, but I believe, since it was awarded at the Regiment level, it would inclu. As such, it is a Unit Award not an individual Award. With Gold Star – To a unit which is cited before a Corps.

With Silver Star – To a unit which is cited before a Division. In contrast, there is no U. Hence, these medals were authorized for wear on the U. Vietnam veterans awarded years on from war. This medal was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy.

This is made to military specifications and is the same as those sold on base.

The medal was issued in four degrees represented by the type of device worn on the medal. The Gallantry Cross with Palm indicates an individual award cited before the Army, the Gallantry Cross with Gold Star indicates a Corps citation, the Gallantry Cross with Silver Star indicates a Division citation and the Gallantry. Two Delta Company platoon commanders from that long-ago afternoon, Second Lieutenant Dave Sabben (Platoon) and Second Lieutenant Geoff Kendall (Platoon), were awarded the Medal for Gallantry , equivalent to the Military Cross they were supposed to have received four decades ago. Plain ribbons, without a palm or star, are NOT authorized for wear. Silver Star (the equiv-alent to the US Army Silver Star) or with Bronze Star (equivalent to the US Bronze Star).

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Only one emblem (with palm) will be worn regardless of the number of times the unit was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross. Family members of deceased veterans are also encouraged to apply for the medals. On Sundays, he said Mass at each of the battalions, often traveling from one to the other by helicopter.

Normally, chaplains are transferred from field combat units after six months. Việt Nam Cộng Hòa Gallantry Cross - Giải thưởng cá nhân. Holders for mini medals are sold separately and can be added to your purchase from the drop down menu. Hall of Fame Award winner: James H. CFE: Chairman and Chief.

The metal pieces are bronze showing good detail, the silk ribbon is slightly fade and the prong attachment is missing.

It’s approximately four inches long and in very good overall condition.