Vietnam. Republic. An Early Gallantry Cross, C.1950 Newly Listed The hook and eye closures

The hook and eye closures at the collar have been lost to time but the protective tab remains on the left side

corrosion on left upper side

He was President of the Canadian Water Polo Association during the 1976 Olympic Games

he was admitted to a Convalescent Home on August 28th

Rome Fascist Summer Camps Medal 1933 - Silvered bronze

Vietnam. Republic. An Early Gallantry Cross, C.1950 Newly Listed The hook and eye closuresAnh Dng Bi Tinh, Croix de la Vallance. Instituted in 1950. In bronze, hallmarked on the arm at 6 o'clock on the obverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its dual dragons suspension, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel,