Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Medal of the Liberation Soldier, I Class

In die-stamped white metal, the centrepiece in a gold-coloured gilt along with red and light blue paint, illustrating the flag of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam (Vietcong) and inscribed "CHIÊŃ SĨ GIA’I PHÓNG" (Soldier of the People’s Army) on the ribbon banner below, measuring 42.5 mm (w) X 40 mm (h), chipping evident in the light blue paint on the flag, original first class ribbon with pinback, the stitching holding the pinback in place having come loose, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Medal of the Liberation Soldier was instituted in three classes on July 6, 1966, to be awarded to soldiers of the Vietcong fighting in South Vietnam.