Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestwoed by the major waring parties during the years of the Vietnam War. North Vietnam, South Vietnam and the United States all issued awards and decorations during the conflict. The Vietnam War or Second Indochina War was a conflict between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRVN, or North Vietnam), allied with the National Liberation Front (NLF, or Viet Cong) against the Republic of Vietnam (RVN, or South Vietnam), and their allies—notably the United States military in support of... The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (DRVN) (Vietnamese: Việt Nam Dân Chủ Cá»™ng Hòa), also known as North Vietnam, was founded by Ho Chi Minh and was recognized by China and the USSR in 1950. ... Official language Vietnamese Capital Saigon Last President Duong Van Minh Last Prime Minister Vu Van Mau Area  - Total  - % water 173,809km² N/A Population  - Total  - Density 19,370,000 (1973 est. ...

In the modern age, many senior U.S. military leaders can still be seen wearing South Vietnam awards which were earned during service in the Vietnam War. As South Vietnam as a country no longer exists, such awards are actually considered obsolete and may only be privately purchased from dealers in military insignia.

A listing of the most commonly bestowed Vietnam war ear decorations is as follows:

South Vietnam

National Order of Vietnam	Vietnam Military Merit Medal	Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Order	Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service Order

Vietnam Air Force Distinguished Service Order	Vietnam Army Meritorious Service Medal	Vietnam Navy Meritorious Service Medal	Vietnam Air Force Meritorious Service Medal	Vietnam Special Service Medal

Vietnam Gallantry Cross	Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross	Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross	Vietnam Wound Medal	Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal (First Class)

Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal (Second Class)	Vietnam Staff Service Medal (First Class)	Vietnam Staff Service Medal (Second Class)	Vietnam Technical Service Medal (First Class)	Vietnam Technical Service Medal (Second Class)

Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (First Class)	Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (Second Class)	Vietnam Campaign Medal

Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation	Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation	Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation

The National Order of Vietnam was a combined military-civilian decoration of South Vietnam and was considered the highest honor that could be bestowed upon an individual by the Republic of Vietnam government. ... The Vietnam Military Merit Medal was the highest military decoration of South Vietnam during the years of the Vietnam War. ... Navy D.S.O. 2nd Class The Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was awarded throughout the years of the Vietnam War. ... Navy D.S.O. 2nd Class The Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was awarded throughout the years of the Vietnam War. ... National Order of Vietnam File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Military Merit Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Army Distinghushed Service Order File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Navy Distinghuished Service Order File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam National Order Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Military Merit Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Army DSO File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Navy DO Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Navy D.S.O. 2nd Class The Vietnam Distinguished Service Order was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was awarded throughout the years of the Vietnam War. ... Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ... Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ... Service versions of the Vietnam M.S.M. The Vietnam Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ... The Special Service Medal was a decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. ... Vietnam Air Force DSO File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Army DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Navy DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Air Force DSM File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Special Service Medal Template:US-PDGov File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Air Force D.O. Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Army DSM This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam NAvy DSM This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Air Force DSM This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Special Service ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Vietnam War Awards and decorations of the United States military User:Zscout370/Images Template:US-ForeignDecorations Template:VietnamWarMedals Categories: United States government images ... Gallantry Cross Medal and Unit Citation The Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of South Vietnam which was established in August 1950. ... Vietnamese Air Gallantry Cross The Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued during the years of the Vietnam War. ... The Vietnam Navy Gallantry Cross was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was issued during the years of the Vietnam War. ... The Vietnam Wound Medal was a military decoration of South Vietnam which was first created in 1950. ... Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st and 2nd Classes) The Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal was a decoration of South Vietnam that was first created in 1953. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Gallantry Cross (Public Domain Military Medal Image from Internet) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Air Gallantry Cross File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Navy Gallantry Cross File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Wound Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st Class) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Gallantry Cross Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Air Gallantry Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Navy Gallantry Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Wound Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Honor Ribbon 1st Class This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st and 2nd Classes) The Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal was a decoration of South Vietnam that was first created in 1953. ... Staff Service Medal (First and Second Classes) The Vietnam Staff Service Medal was a military award of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1964 and 1973. ... Staff Service Medal (First and Second Classes) The Vietnam Staff Service Medal was a military award of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1964 and 1973. ... Vietnam Technical Service Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Technical Service Medal was a decoration of the Republic of Vietnam that was awarded between the years of 1964 and 1972 during the years of the Vietnam War. ... Vietnam Technical Service Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Technical Service Medal was a decoration of the Republic of Vietnam that was awarded between the years of 1964 and 1972 during the years of the Vietnam War. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal 2nd Class File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Staff Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Staff Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Technical Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Technical Service Medal (2nd Class) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Honor Ribbon 2nd Class This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Staff Ribbon (1st class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Staff Ribbon (2nd class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Technical Ribbon (1st Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Technical Ribbon (2nd Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Civil Actions Medal is a decoration of South Vietnam which was first established in 1964. ... Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Civil Actions Medal is a decoration of South Vietnam which was first established in 1964. ... The Vietnam Campaign Medal is a military award of South Vietnam which was established in 1966. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Civil Actions Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (2nd Class) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Vietnam Campaign medal (Public Domain from Internet) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Civil Ribbon (1st Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Civil Ribbon (2nd Class) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Campaign Ribbon & 60 Bar This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Presidential Unit Citation is a senior unit award granted to military units which have performed an extremely meritorious or heroic act, usually in the face of an armed enemy. ... Gallantry Cross Medal and Unit Citation The Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of South Vietnam which was established in August 1950. ... Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (First Class) with Second Class Ribbon The Vietnam Civil Actions Medal is a decoration of South Vietnam which was first established in 1964. ... Vietnam Presidential Citation File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Gallantry Cross Citation Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Vietnam Civil Actions Citation Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...

North Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh Order
• Defeat American Aggression Badge
• Vietnam Liberation Order

The Ho Chi Minh Order is a Vietnamese medal awarded to those who have rendered great meritorious services, and recorded numerous outstanding achievements. ...

United States

Medal of Honor

Silver Star	Legion of Merit	Distinguished Flying Cross	Meritorious Service Medal

Bronze Star Medal	Purple Heart	Air Medal	Vietnam Service Medal	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal	National Defense Service Medal

Many of the awards above were eligible for the award of the Valor device. This article is about the military award; for the computer game, see Medal of Honor (computer game). ... Image File history File links Medal of Honor File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Silver Star is a United States military award which is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Armed Forces, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing... The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ... The Distinguished Flying Cross. ... The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969. ... United States Silver Star Medal File links The following pages link to this file: Silver Star Categories: United States government images ... File links The following pages link to this file: Legion of Merit Categories: United States government images ... Distinguished Flying Cross File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... From http://www. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration and is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. ... The Purple Heart is a U.S. military decoration awarded in the name of the President of the United States to those who have been wounded or killed while serving in or with the U.S. military after April 5, 1917. ... The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States which was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, on May 11, 1942. ... Vietnam Service Medal The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award which was created in 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. ... The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States military which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy. ... The National Defense Service Medal is a military decoration of the United States military and was the brainchild of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... Bronze Star (from [1]) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Purple Heart Source: http://www. ... Air Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Vietnam Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... National Defense Service Medal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Purple Heart Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Purple Heart Awards and decorations of the United States military User:Zscout370/Images Template:USFederalMilitary Categories: United States government images ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Vietnam Service Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... AFEM Ribbon This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... American National Defence Service Ribbon File links The following pages link to this file: Awards and decorations of the United States military User:Zscout370/Images Template:USServiceMedals Categories: United States government images ... The Valor device, also known as V-device, V device, and Combat V, is an award of the United States military which is authorized by the military services as an attachment to certain awards and decorations. ...

The Commendation Medal was another decoration of the Vietnam War, issued frequently in various versions by the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. ...

Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand awarded British and Commonwealth orders and decorations to their servicemen in Vietnam, including the Distinguished Service Order, and the Military Cross. This article concerns British and Commonwealth orders and decorations awarded by the British Sovereign. ... Source: Veterans Affairs Canada The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and other formerly Commonwealth countries, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. ... Military Cross The Military Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army, and formerly also to officers of the armies of other Commonwealth countries, for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. ...

Australia and New Zealand jointly developed and instituted The Vietnam Medal (though separate Royal Warrants were issued). The obverse of the medal displays an Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the reverse shows a man standing between two spheres, a symbolic representation of the ideological struggle. The ribbon incorporates the colours of the three armed services (Red, Navy Blue, and Sky Blue), and the national colours of Vietnam (Red and Yellow). Elizabeth II in an official portrait as Queen of Canada (on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002, wearing the Sovereigns badges of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (born 21 April 1926), styled HM The...

New Zealand Defence Force Vietnam Medal Page

In 1992, Australia strck the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. The medal was intended to recognise the Australian servicemen and civilians who provided support for Australian troops. The qualifying criteria for the Medal are service of one day or more as a member or crew of a ship or aircraft operating in the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam in support of Australian forces, or service of one day or more within the prescribed area of operations of Vietnam while attached to a unit or organisation in support of Australian forces.

It has been awarded to military personnel, QANTAS crews, civilian medical personnel, and Embassy staff. QF may also mean Quick firing in British artillery terminology. ...

Australian Government Campaign Medals page

Australia awarded 4 Victoria Crosses during the Vietnam War (List of Vietnam War Victoria Cross recipients), 2 posthumously. Victoria Cross, Source: Veterans Affairs Canada The Victoria Cross (official post-nominal letters VC) is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service and civilians under military command. ... The following 4 recipients were awarded the Victoria Cross for the Vietnam War (1959–1975). ...

Australian servicemen and units have also been awarded a large number of US and South Vietnamese awards and unit citations.