Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon w Palm US Army Large Frame #2 Rare

Description: This is a very nice original Vietnam War period example of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Ribbon as would have been worn by army recipients! This ribbon very nice w the smaller detailed palm, this example is maker marked V-21 Vanguard NY, dating it to the mid to late 1970s! This example has the original clutches included with it! The condition is very good and it is ready for your shadow box / display / collection or as a vet replacement! The Unit Citation Emblem of the colors of the Gallantry Cross is awarded to personnel in the South Vietnamese Militaryand Allied military units that have been cited and presented a decoration which is prescribed to be awarded on a collective basis. Known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm (Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame Unit Citation), the Unit Citation Emblem in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with Palm, was created on January 20, 1968, and was issued with the Gallantry Cross ribbon bar with a532by916inch bronze palm and agold frame. The formerSouth Vietnamese Militaryawarded the Gallantry Cross to specific military units that distinguished themselves to the same level as would be required for the individual award. Regulations for the issuance of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross permit the wearing of both the individual and unit award simultaneously since both are considered separate awards. The Gallantry Cross was awarded to every Allied nation which provided support to South Vietnam. The Gallantry Cross became the most commonly awarded Vietnamese decoration to foreigners, second only to theRepublic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The medal was created on August 15, 1950, and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy. Individuals who received the medal, ribbon, and a citation were personally cited at the Armed Forces, Corps, Division, Brigade or Regiment level. The Republic of Vietnam authorized members of units and organizations that were cited, to wear the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (no medal was authorized). Very nice original ribbon! Please check out my other ribbons, also available- Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citiation, Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation w Palm & much more! Please check out my other military & collectible offerings! #2

Price: 16.5 USD

Location: Esopus, New York

End Time: 2024-03-21T01:24:10.000Z

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