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The South Vietnamese Campaign Medal

The South Vietnamese Campaign Medal

Overview

The Government of South Vietnam awarded the South Vietnamese Campaign Medal to New Zealand and Australian forces who served for six months in Vietnam between 1964 and 1973. The Sovereign approved the wearing of the South Vietnamese Campaign Medal by eligible New Zealand personnel in 1966.

Description

The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal is a white enameled six-pointed star with six golden rays between the arms of the star. The centre features a green enameled circle with three painted flames superimposed over a golden map of Vietnam. The reverse bears an engraving of the word "VIET-NAM" enclosed within a circle and surrounded by the inscription "Chiến Dịch" (Campaign) and "Bội Tinh" (Medal).

The ribbon is green with three vertical white stripes.

The date clasp ‘1960’ was issued with the medal.

Eligibility

Members of the New Zealand and Australian armed forces who served for six months in Vietnam between 1964 and 1973. 

For further information:

The Vietnamese Campaign Medal Regulations (PDF, 141 KB)

Queries & requests

  • Wearing this medal

    The South Vietnamese Campaign Medal is approved for wear by eligible individuals.  It is worn with foreign awards in the New Zealand Order of Wear.  Foreign campaign medals are worn in order of date of participation in the campaign, operation, or peacekeeping mission for which the medal was awarded.  

    For more information on how to wear and care for honours, medals, and awards:

  • Applying for this medal

    NZDF Personnel Archives and Medals (PAM) issues war, operational and service medals to current and former NZDF members.

    If you or someone you know may be eligible, you can apply through our application page.

    Apply for unclaimed medals

  • Checking if this medal was issued

    Honours, medals, and awards bestowed on an individual for service in the New Zealand Armed Forces are recorded in their individual service record.  NZDF Personnel Archives and Medals holds a collection of about 1.5 million service records relating to 420,000 New Zealand service personnel who served in New Zealand’s Military Forces after the First World War.

    Service records are not currently digitised, but we can locate it and find the information you might be looking for or help you book a time for you to see the records in Trentham by completing the form on the Service Record page. 

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