Shorncliffe Military again 30-6-17 to 6-7-17
constructed of heavy card stock with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid
central medallion with raised Gold monogram of King Frederick William II of Prussia inside blue enamel ring with motto of “SINCERE ET CONSTANTER” (“Sincerely and Steadfastly”) in gold text
having served twenty-four months in the French theatre
Vietnam, Republic. An Armed Forces Honour Medal Of Merit, Ii Class, C.1955 Archive Shorncliffe Military again 30-6-17 toDanh d Bi Tnh Vietnam. Instituted in 1953. NCOs and Enlisted Men Issue. In silvered pot metal, measuring 39. 7 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, lightly soiled original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was created on January 6, 1953, to be awarded for assistance in creating and training units of the Vietnamese armed forces, in two grades. It was awarded initially to French, later American, military.