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Military Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Republic of Vietnam

National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Sash, First Class	National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Grand Cross, Second Class	National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Commander, Third Class
National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Officert, Fourth Class	National Order of the Republic of Vietnam Knight, Fifth Class Rewarded to persons living or dead who have done grandiose works, remarkable deeds, or exhibited bravery. Also for those who have honored and served the country by lofty virtues and outstanding knowledge.	Military Medal
Army Distinguished Service Order	Air Force Distinguished Service Order	Navy Distinguished Service Order
Army Meritorious Service Medal	Air Force Meritorious Service Medal	Navy Meritorious Service Medal
Special Service Medal
Gallantry Cross Anh Dung Boi Tinh Ngôi Sao Ðong Awarded for valor and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy. Awarded to All members of the Armed Forces of the United States and other Nations for valorous achievement in combat during the Vietnam conflict, March 1, 1961 through March 28, 1973. The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry is the equivalent of the French Croix de Guerre.	Air Gallantry Cross Awarded for valor and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.	Navy Gallantry Cross Awarded for valor and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.
Hazardous Service Medal	Life Saving Medal Awarded for extreme bravery in risking life to rescue other people in distress, for civilians as well as military personnel.	Loyalty Medal
Wound Medal For military personnel who had been wounded in action and to government officials wounded in the line of duty by the enemy or rebels.	Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st Class [Officer] Awarded for non-combat contributions to the formation and organization of the Armed Forces and the training of troops and technical cadres of the various branches.	Armed Forces Honor Medal 2nd Class [NCOs and enlisted ] Awarded for non-combat contributions to the formation and organization of the Armed Forces and the training of troops and technical cadres of the various branches.
Staff Service Medal Awarded for staff service to the Armed Forces evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty. Occasionally referred to as the Staff Service Honor Medal.	Technical Service Medal Awarded to military servicemen and civilians working as military technicians who have shown outstanding professional capacity, initiative, and devotion to duty. Occasionally called Technical Services Honor Medal.	Training Service Medal Awarded to instructors and cadres at military schools and training centers and civilians and foreigners who contribute significantly to training. Occasionally referred to as the Training Service Honor Medal.
Military Service Medal	Air Service Medal	Navy Service Medal
Civil Actions Medal For outstanding achievements in the field of civic action. It is occasionally referred to as the Civic Actions Medal.	Good Conduct Medal
Campaign Medal 6 months service in the Republic of Vietnam between 1965 and 1973 or if wounded, captured or killed in action during 1965-1973.	Unity Medal	Medal of Sacrifice
Pyschological Warfare Medal 1st Class