Vietnam, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, II Republic Version
Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension form its period original ribbon, the consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse with a central inscription of “TO-QUOC-TRI-AN” (“THE GRATITUDE OF THE FATHERLAND”), circumscribed by an inscription of “QUAN-CONG-BOI-TINH” (“MILITARY MERIT MEDAL”), the reverse with a central disc bearing an inscription of “VIENAM CONGHOA”, unmarked, measuring 35.06 mm (w) x 39.46 mm (h), weighing 26.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp), with tarnishing evident throughout, in overall better than very fine condition.

