Description
National Liberation Front pentagonal medal painted silver. The medal is overlaid with a gold disc showing cogged wheel below the flag of North Vietnam in red and blue enamel. This is surrounded by two ears of wheat. A banner with the words 'GIAI PHONG' runs through the wheel. The medal is suspended from a bar threaded with a white ribbon with a broad red band in the centre. Two silver stars are attached to the ribbon.
Contextual Description
Viet Cong National Liberation Front medal awarded for gallantry in the field. The stars on the ribbon indicate subsequent awards of the medal.
Details
Accession Number
REL/05842
Physical Description
Material: Alloy; Paint; Enamel
Measurement
Overall: 52 mm height x 33 mm width x 5 mm depth
Gallery location
Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery, Ramp
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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