Republic of Vietnam Special Service

Republic of Vietnam Special Service Medal and Ribbon

History - Established 1950

Established on August 15, 1950, the Republic of Vietnam Special Service Medal honors military personnel who executed a feat of exceptional note on behalf of South Vietnam between 1950 and 1974.

The former Republic of South Vietnam created a series of awards to honor military members and civilians who carried out service on behalf of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and related operations between 1949 and 1974. As the nation no longer exists, the awards are considered obsolete.

Details

The medal is silver and features eight protruding rays; in the center is an arm holding a dagger downward and an inscription reading “BIET-CONG BOI-TINH.” The ribbon is red with four thin vertical white stripes.