- SKU: 9781884452499
- BARCODE: 9781884452499
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Medals and Insignia of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies 1950-1975 - Hardcover
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by Col Frank Foster (Author)
Medals and Insignia of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies 1950-1975
By Col. Frank C. Foster
The Only Complete Full-Color Guide to the Medals of South Vietnam and Her Allies
**This is the definitive reference on the medals, decorations, ribbons, and insignia of the Vietnam War-**not just for South Vietnam, but for every allied nation that fought beside her from 1950 to 1975.
For the first time in one comprehensive, full-color hardcover volume, Medals and Insignia of the Republic of Vietnam and Her Allies documents the complete award systems of the Republic of Vietnam, including military and civilian decorations, unit awards, campaign medals, rank insignia, and service badges. It also includes the decorations of the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and France as awarded in the context of the Vietnam War.
This is the only book in the world that brings this level of detail, historical insight, and visual clarity to a topic often overlooked in Western military scholarship. It is an indispensable reference for Vietnam veterans, military historians, collectors, re-enactors, and serious researchers of the Vietnam conflict.
Inside this one-of-a-kind volume:
- ️ Full-color, near full-size images of every South Vietnamese medal, ribbon, and award-military and civilian
- Award criteria for Vietnamese and foreign recipients, including rare award types and class distinctions
- Detailed chapters on the uniforms, skill badges, rank structure, and shoulder insignia of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces (RVNAF)
- Complete listing of allied and foreign medals awarded during the Vietnam War, including U.S., Korean, Thai, Australian, and French decorations
- ️ Historical background on the creation of South Vietnam's honors system, and how French influence shaped its early designs
- Analysis of manufacturer variations, rarity, and authenticity-key data for collectors and appraisers
Whether you're identifying the medals earned by a loved one, building a Vietnam War display, or studying one of the most complex and multinational conflicts of the 20th century-this book is unmatched in scope, detail, and value.
No Vietnam War library is complete without it.
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