Vietnam metal

[Richard Ray]

Was digging around in my barn and discovered a jar of metals I've dug in the Houston area. This is a Vietnam service metal.
Richard Ray

 

[bearbqd]

Very cool!

 

[makewave]

Nice

 

[Mackaydon]

The design of the medal was created by Miss Mercedes Lee, includes bamboo trees which are adapted from the flag of the President of Vietnam--and the half-concealed dragon represents the subversive nature of the conflict. The crossbow, on the reverse, is the ancient weapon of Vietnam and the torch of the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States devotion to liberty and freedom. The yellow ribbon that was originally attached has three vertical red stripes suggests the color of the flag of the Republic of Vietnam. The green border on each side of the ribbon alludes to the jungle of Vietnam.
Don....
Medal with ribbon image: Vietnam Service Medal - Military Medals and Ribbons