A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction 1939) serving throughout the war

1939) serving throughout the war

1876 and a Lieutenant with the Army on September 10

engraved "SEINEM KAMERADEN DAS OFFIZIERSKORPS DER LUFTSCHIFFERABTEILUNG" on the edge

maker marked "MEYER NEW YORK STERLING" very fine

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction 1939) serving throughout the warA Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2nd Republic Issue Bronze gilt, 34. 8 mm x 59. 7 mm inclusive of its leaf and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon, extensive gilt loss, light contact, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to aspirants (officer candidates), non commissioned officers and enlisted men, chiefs of states and general officers, for feats of arms of distinction in bravery of devotion to duty, seniority, or professional conscientiousness, or