TREASURES OF WAR

United States: Vietnam Service Medal.

The medal also comes with a riband bar, complete with an early 12mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. 

The Vietnam Service Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces established on 8 July 1965 by order of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The medal is awarded to recognize service during the Vietnam War by all members of the United States Armed Forces provided they meet the award requirements

The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) was awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Vietnam and its contiguous waters or airspace thereover, after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Members of the United States Armed Forces in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, or airspace thereover, during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for the award. A choice contemporary Vietnam Service Medal representing multiple combat operations