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This is a badge for the NLF Special Forces for the 756th Sapper Branch of Saigon -Gia Dinh Province. It is a 1-3/16 in. diameter aluminum badge. Inside the flag is Quyer Thang (resolved to win) 1968. Bob

This is a anodized aluminum 1-1/8 in. diameter badge commemorating 30 years after the Battle of Binh Gia. The battle took place Dec. 28,1964 - Jan. 1,1965. The Viet Cong 9th Division held it's ground and mauled the best units that the South vietnamese Army sent against them. Wikipedia goes into more detail of the battle. Bob

NLF Warrior to be Emulated Decoration. It has CHIEN SI THI DUA which means Soldier Emulation below the flag staff. It was awarded for superior performance and devotion to duty. Bob

This is a Viet Cong members of the F-100 Commandos Medal. It is made of annodized aluminum and is 1-5/16 in. diameter. This youth group operated out of Saigon and Cu Chi / An Tinh and were responsble for sabotage in the Saigon area including shootings of US military Personnel and bombings of bars frequented by US Military. A Viet Cong defector led a Special Forces and ARVN to a tunnel complex at An Tinh which turned out to be the headquarters of the F-100 Commandos. All Viet Cong were killed or captured and paper clippings of the commandos bombings and assinations were found along with a note book listing all the agents names, cover names, addresses and message drop information. Some of the agents were working with the ARVN in Saigon. News of the find of the names reached the agents but 70 of them were rounded up and most were executed. Most of these medals were awarded post - war and posthumously. This information came from the seller strike-force -7 on eBay. If members would like more detailed information about this medal, check out his web site. Bob

This is an Operation Junction City commemorative badge made of metal. It is 1-3/16 in wide and 1-5/8 in high. This was a 82 day operation by U.S. and ARVN forces and was the largest airborne operation since WW II. It was a search and destroy operation with the hopes of clearing the Peoples Army of Vietnam and Viet Cong units out of war zone c (northwest of Saigon to cambodia). It was also hoped to capture the PAVN / NLF Central Office for South Vietnam (COSVN) which controlled all enemy activities in the south of the border regions of Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam. The PAVN and NLF Forces withdrew to Cambodia and the COSVN stayed there as long as the U.S. stayed in South Vietnam. Wikipedia has a more detailed account on the operation. I am sure this is a reproduction of the original badge as it is in very good shape and the reverse is too shiny. Originals are well worn and much of the paint is missing. Bob

NLF Liberation War Exploit Order in First Class. It was awarded in three classes for outstanding participation in the Liberation of South Vietnam by units and individuals. The inscription below the flag staff reads CHIEN CONG GIAI PHONG (Armed Achievements Liberation). This is another heavy made medal. Bob

NLF Soldier of Liberation Order. It is only issued in one class with a red ribbon and three blue stripes. Inscription below flag staff - CHIEN SI GIAI PHONG (Soldier of Liberation). Bob

NLF Liberation Exploit Order- Second Class. It was awarded in three classes for combat in South Vietnam. This is one of the heavier made orders. Even though it has rust on the reverse, it is not magnetic. Inscription below flag staff - QUAN CONG GIAI PHONG (Military Achievement Liberation). Bob

Resolution for Victory Order, First Class. This order is for the NLF and is awarded in three classes. It was awarded to individuals and units that were seperated from their families while fighting for thr liberation of South Vietnam. Inscription in the middle-QUYET THANG which means "resolved for victory", Bob

A close up of the reverse of the medal. Bob

This is actually a Chinese Medal-Second class for merit in protecting the border area against Vietnamese Aggression and made of anodized aluminum. It was issued to troops of the Guangzhou Military District that took part in the 1979 war against Vietnam. I don't have any more information on this medal. The medal is 1-1/2 in. diameter and the ribbon in the frame is 1-3/8 in long and 15/16 in. high. Bob

Emulation Decoration. The size is 1-1/4 in diameter. It is not known for sure how many classes of this award. No more information on this award is known. This is one of the heavier made decorations. Bob

Hero who Destroys Communications Decoration was awarded in one class for destroying communication buildings and equipment. Inscription below- DUNG SI DANH GIAO THONG (valiant soldier combat communications). Bob

Hero Decoration - Valiant Soldier Assault awarded in one class for personnel making an assault on an enemy position. Inscription above soldiers head- DUNG SI XUNG KICH (valiant soldier assault). Bob

Heroes Who Destroy Mechanized Equipment. It was awarded for destroying mechanized equipment like tanks or armored personnel carriers and was only awarded in one class. Made of plastic. Inscripton on bottom - DUNG SI DIET CO GIOI (Hero who destroys mechanized equipment). Bob

Reverse of the above badges. Bob

Heroes Determined for Victory Decoration CAP III for both the plastic and metal award. It was awarded in Three classes and a special class UU-TU. All the Hero Series awards are approximately 1-1/4 in diameter. Bob

Hero Awards May be awarded in three classes- CAP I - First class CAP II - Second class CAP III - Third class This Award is Heroes who Destroy Americans and is Cap III. It was (is?)worn on the right breast. DUNG - SI DIET MY (valiant soldier destroy Americans) is inscribed above soldiers head. The class to be awarded wa based on heroic actions against the americans and criteria set up by the NLF. The helmet by the soldiers left foot has US on it. Made of plastic. Bob

NLF Liberation Decoration Second Class. GIAI PHONG =Liberation It was awarded in two classes to combatants in the NLF for achievements in liberating the south. The first class has two stars. The ribbon frame is bent on this example. Bob

NLF Oppose America Save Country (inscription on obverse of Decoration) Second Class decoration. It was awarded in two classes to possibly veterans of the war in South Vietnam before 1975. Bob

NLF- Soldier of Liberation Decoration was only issued in one class. There is speculation that it was awarded in more than one class but hasn't been proven. It was awarded to individuals who helped to liberate the south. It is made of metal a little stronger than aluminum and is hollow on the reverse. Bob

NLF Victory Decoration First Class (two stars). Chien Thang means "victory". It was awarded in two classes. Bob

National Liberation Front (NLF) - Liberation Decoration Second Class (one star on ribbon). It was issued in two classes. This style of ribbon with small ring to connect it to the award is called the "hero" style and is common to the NLF Decorations. It was thought to be awarded to commemorate the unification of the country in 1975. Bob

This ia a PAVN Victory Order Third Class like Ulstermans above but this one has a metal plate on the reverse. Bob

Second Class- donated by the two stripes in the center of the ribbon- of the Victory Order of the PAVN (People's Army of Viet Nam) or also known as the North Vietnamese. It was awarded to company, platoon or squad level personnel and based on good couduct and army length of service from 1946-1954. The Order is made of aluminum. Pictures below showing obverse and reverse of order. Bob