bmsm Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Her is my small collection of National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) medals and badges. Bob
Hugh Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Her is my small collection of National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) medals and badges. Bob Hi, Bob, Some of us would surely be interested in individual closeups, front and back, along with names and any other data. Have you ever heard of an award called the "Copper Foot, Steel Shoulder Soldier"? Not sure whether it was NLF or NVA. I used to read intelligence reports about it when I was in-country, but never saw one, and haven't heard of it since. Best, Hugh Edited August 13, 2010 by Hugh
bmsm Posted August 13, 2010 Author Posted August 13, 2010 Hi, Bob, Some of us would surely be interested in individual closeups, front and back, along with names and any other data. Have you ever heard of an award called the "Copper Foot, Steel Shoulder Soldier"? Not sure whether it was NLF or NVA. I used to read intelligence reports about it when I was in-country, but never saw one, and haven't heard of it since. Best, Hugh Hugh, No, I haven't heard of the above award but that doesn't mean there isn't one. I have been doing postings on Iraqi Police patches which I collect now along with other Iraqi items and give the translations to the items. There are so many Iraqi patches and badges out there and very little information about them and some of it may be lost forever. Bob
Guest IMHF Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Bob Very nice display you really know how to display your militaria;) Lorenzo Edited August 13, 2010 by IMHF
2xvetran Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 Awesome display Bob! I like these a lot, I think you and I are part of a small group that actually collect items from the wars we were a part of. That either makes us special or weird . Scott. By the way, my son would like you to leave these to him in your will, or simply adopt him now so he can enjoy them with you. Scott.
bmsm Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 This ia a Resolution for Victory Decoration. According to Edward J.Emering in his book "Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam" it was awarded in one class. There is a longer description of the award in his book. This is a heavier made medal which looks like bronze. It was awarded to personnel seperated from their families while helping to liberate the south. On the obverse "Quyet Thang" which means "Resolution for Victory". Bob
Ulsterman Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 That seems to be a well made piece. I have this one that I picked up at a coin show that people thought was a Chinese fake-but was a bring back. It's thin and obviously made in cruder circumstances. I have always wondered how people got some of their awards. there are thousands of ex VC in the USA now and I'd love to talk to some of them about how they got their awards.
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 That seems to be a well made piece. I have this one that I picked up at a coin show that people thought was a Chinese fake-but was a bring back. It's thin and obviously made in cruder circumstances. I have always wondered how people got some of their awards. there are thousands of ex VC in the USA now and I'd love to talk to some of them about how they got their awards. What you have on the left is a Third Class (one yellow stripe in center of ribbon) Order of Victory for the PAVN. The PAVN is the People's Army of Vietnam or also known as the North Vietnamese. The red enamel center is the official order but it can also be found with a gilt center. The third class was for NCO's and enlisted men. The award was based on length of service and good conduct for serving in the PAVN from 1946-1954. This information from "Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam" by Edward J Emering. The badge on the right looks like a Communist Youth Group Badge. Bob
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 This ia a PAVN Victory Order Third Class like Ulstermans above but this one has a metal plate on the reverse. Bob
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) 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 Edited January 21, 2011 by bmsm
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 NLF Victory Decoration First Class (two stars). Chien Thang means "victory". It was awarded in two classes. Bob
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) 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 Edited January 22, 2011 by bmsm
bmsm Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 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
bmsm Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) 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 Edited January 22, 2011 by bmsm
bmsm Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 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
Paul R Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Thank you for posting these medals. Little is known or seen about them. Please continue posting as you get more items for this section of your collection.
bmsm Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 Bob,can You show China medal too.Thanks ! 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
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