Christian L Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 can anyone help me on this medal?i guess, as the writting says QUOC GIA LAO PO, that it is a medal from laos and the palm leave indicats a mention in dispaches - help is much appreciated!thanks much in advance christian
Ed_Haynes Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 No, from the Republic of Vietnam (1955-1975), the Anh-Dũng B?i-Tinh / Gallantry Cross Awarded for acts of valor in combat by individuals or by entire units. The level of recognition for this gallantry is represented by the ribbon device, as detailed below. Approved by the RVN 15 August 1950. Awarded by the Republic of Vietnam for valor or heroic action while engaged with the enemies of the Republic of Vietnam.-- Anh-Dũng B?i-Tinh v?i Nh?nh Duong Li?u / Gallantry Cross with Palm ? For bravery citations at the armed forces level.-- Anh-Dũng B?i-Tinh v?i Ng?i Sao V?ng / Gallantry Cross with Gold Star ? For bravery citations at the army corps level.-- Anh-Dũng B?i-Tinh v?i Ng?i Sao Bạc / GallantryCross with Silver Star ? For bravery citations at the divisional level.-- Anh-Dũng B?i-Tinh v?i Ng?i Sao Đ?ńg / Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star ? For bravery citations at the brigade or regimental level.Roughly, a CdG equivalent.It was very widely awarded to South Vietnam ane their allies, this seems to be a real Vietnam-made example, rathar than one of those still being cranked out by US medal makers.
Christophe Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 Interesting, I knew the "Quoc Gia Tuong" variations, not this one... Ch.
Ed_Haynes Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 This is, I believe, an earlier variety. Sources on Southeast Asian awards are immensely elusive.
Christophe Posted March 5, 2006 Posted March 5, 2006 Thanks Ed.A nice one. An interesting case to investigate.Cheers.Ch.
Christian L Posted March 7, 2006 Author Posted March 7, 2006 thanks a lot for the interesting news!christianhere is a pic of the reverse.(perhaps on this its better to see, but the "cross"part seems to be a little more redish in color compared to the more bronce looking ribbon-hanger)
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Did you buy this in laos by any chance?
Christian L Posted January 9, 2007 Author Posted January 9, 2007 no, i got it from an ebay contact (and the guy lives in germany - but if he got it from laos, i really don't know)christian
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