South Vietnam. A Navy Gallantry Cross, C. 1965 United Republic of enamel chipping and gilt wear

enamel chipping and gilt wear

and a Letter Addressed to His Parents from the Decorations and Medals Branch (inscribed in black typewriter face "Mr

Joiner and Wheelwright Guard's Badge (bronze

The aircraft was badly hit in the right wing and the pilot

South Vietnam. A Navy Gallantry Cross, C. 1965 United Republic of enamel chipping and gilt wear( Hi Dng Bi Tinh). A gilded bronze medal with four two plain arms and four multi plain arms, the obverse centre bears a gilt and yellow enamel shield imposed on a blue enamel background, within a border inscribed with Hi Dng Bi Tinh (Navy Cross of Gallantry), the reverse centre bears the inscription VIETNAM, measuring 38. 15 mm (w) x 42. 72 mm (h), with suspension ring on blue and white striped ribbon, accompanied by a silver anchor, very fine.