Republic of Vietnam Campaign Anodized Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~6558_GEN-MF Department of Defense Distinguished Service

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal

The ARMS was created in 1964 as the "Air Force Reserve Ribbon"

the second branch color is used as a 1/8-inch inside border

Navy Cross Medal

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Anodized Miniature Medal SBBA~Double~6558_GEN-MF Department of Defense Distinguished ServiceRepublic of Vietnam Campaign Anodized Miniature Medal The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM, VNCM) was a decoration presented by South Vietnam to recognize members of allied forces who served in the Vietnam War for a period of at least six months. Service members who were wounded, captured or killed in action were automatically awarded the medal regardless of time served. The "1960 Bar" device is given with the medal and was meant to indicate