Description
Wrapped around the upper crossguard is a portepee constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire
He continued to serve with the Marine Corps for another three years
14 mm x 38
and a 40 Year Faithful Service ribbon
five clasps on its original ribbon
United States, Vietnam (Republic, South Vietnam). Lot Of Three Awards Auction Wrapped around the upper crossguardUnited States: Southwest Asia Service Medal (in bronze, measuring 32. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Republic of Vietnam: Military Merit Medal, Second Republic Version (Qun Cng Bi Tinh). Instituted in 1950 (in bronze gilt, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its palm leaf and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon having separated from the medal); and Gallantry Cross (Anh Dng Bi Tinh, Croix de la Vallance).