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I asked my friend in Iraq why the Cobra Attack Helicopter on the badge so he asked him directly and the manufacturer was told to produce a badge with a helicopter image (not a specific type) and he chose the Cobra type by chance. Bob

Mervyn, I have no idea why the use of English on the coins as they are standard coinage. The reason I purchased them years ago was for the hammer and sickle design on the reverse. Bob

The second set of coins 1924-1931 that I did another post on have the same silver content and ASW as the 1921-1923 set. Bob

While I was stationed at Phu Cat Air Base Republic of Vietnam in 1969, there was an aircraft vehicle recovery vehicle called "Big Bertha". This vehicle is huge as you can see in the picture an individual standing behind it in the building. I don't have much information on it but believe there was only 6 made. If anyone has any information, please post. Bob

Does anyone out there remember the V-100 armored personnel carrier? This one was used by the 37th Security Police Squadron Phu Cat Air Base Republic of Vietnam, 1969 era. Bob

This is a 1948 issue 1 Dong paper note. Ho Chi Minh is on the obverse side of the note. Bob

This is a 1948 issue 5 Dong paper note when North and South Vietnam were all one country. Ho Chi Minh's picture is on the obverse of the note. Bob

This is a South Vietnamese Identification Card for a female. She was born on 12-12-1955 in Saigon and lived in Nha-Trang. The card was issued on 5-10-1970. It is 3-11/16 in. wide, 2-3/8 in high. Bob

This is a Mexican cap or collar Red Cross Badge. It is 1-1/8 in. wide, 1.25 in. high. made of brass and has two clutch back pins on the reverse. Bob

Tis is a San Sang (prepardeness or ready) Badge. It is 13/16 in. diameter, made of aluminum and has a simple pin on the reverse. Bob

This is a Youth Volunteers of Ho Chi Minh City Badge. It is 1-1/16 in. diameter, made of aluminum and has a pinback. Below- Youth Volunteers, Ho Chi Minh City. Bob

A 15 Year Anniversary Medal of Medicine for the Binh Phuoc Province. It is made of plastic, 1-1/16 in from point to point, 2-1/4 in. high and pinback. The second item is a badge for the Republic of Vietnam Red Cross. It is 11/16 in. diameter, made of aluminum and has a clutchback pin. Bob

An NVA Corpman (Quan Y) Badge. It is 3/4 in. diameter and made of aluminum. Bob

This is an identity card for a female born on 31-01-1952 and living in Ho Chi Minh City. The card is 3-1/2 in. wide and 2-1/4 in. high. Bob

I drug out my book and looked them up. 10 Kopeks- 1.8000g. 0.500silver, .0289 oz. ASW 15 Kopeks-2.7000g. 0.500 silver, .0434 oz ASW 20 Kopeks-3.6000g. 0.500 silver, .0578 oz ASW 50 Kopeks-.9.9980g. .900 silver, .2893 oz. ASW 1 Rouble-.19.9960g. .900 silver, .5876 oz. ASW Bob

Commemorative Medal to celebrate 300 Years existence of Bien Hoa in Dong Nai Province. The planchet is 1-3/8 in. diameter, 2-3/16 in. high, made of plastic and has a pinback. I was stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base from November 1969-May 1970. The village of Bien Hoa was right outside the perimeter fence. Bob

Commemorative Medal for 20 years of successful rice farming at the Phu Son Collective. It is 1-1/4 in. wide, 1-7/8 in. high, made of aluminum and has a pin back. Bob

Commemorative Socialist Republic of Vietnam Medal for the Post Office Founding Date 9-9-1945. The planchet is 1-3/8 in. diameter, 2-1/8 in. high, made of plastic and has a pin back. Bob

Nick, I posted a 1979, 2nd class Medal awarded by Guangzhou Military Region during the war with Vietnam of counterattack in self defense. It can be seen on the NLF-VC Medals and Badges in the Southeast Asia Section post # 25 and 26. Bob

Brass Fortress of the Fatherland Decoration Second Class. It was awarded for efforts in support of the resistance in the South. It was awarded in two classes. It has disappeared from the Official Orders and Decorations Roster although it continues to be worn. It is 1-3/16 in. wide 2-1/8 in. high, made of aluminum and has a pinback. Bob

Elvis, This is the problem we have with trying to figure out who made what. My friend in Iraq says the shoulder boards were made in Iraq by the Official Military Sewing Factory and you are sure they were done by the German Supplier. There isn't a stamp or manufacturer's tag on them to prove either way. If we knew the German SB's had a reinforced lining on the inside on all of them, that would definitely help for identification. I respect your response but how are we to know 100% either way? Bob

A Good People, Good Deed Award. This badge is 1-3/8 in. wide, 2-1/8 in. high, made of plastic, gilt plated and has a pinback. It was awarded to individuals who had major civic contributions to the 5th District of the city. Translation on bar- Award Planchet- Good people, Good deed, 5th District Ho Chi Minh City. Also shown is the presentation plastic case.. Bob

This is a Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) Badge. It is 1-7/16 in. wide from point ot point, 2-1/8 in. high, made of aluminum and has a pin back. Bob

This is the 50th Anniversary of the New Woman Badge. It is 15/16 in. wide, 1-3/4 in. high, gilt plated and has a pin back. It celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the women's association who work for and defend the fatherland. Translation around badge- Women Association Building Security for Fatherland. Bob

A close up of the obverse of the later strike. Bob