A Vietnamese Technical Service Medal; 1St Class For Officers certificate_of_authenticity on a 43 mm pin

on a 43 mm pin

5xx (w) x 42

Two eyelet ventilation holes on the right side

Japanese characters in gold-coloured ink on the lid

Second Class Cross - for Gallantry in the field)

A Vietnamese Technical Service Medal; 1St Class For Officers certificate_of_authenticity on a 43 mm pinA Vietnamese Technical Service Medal; 1st Class for Officers Bronze gilt with green and white enamels, 49 mm x 49 mm, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, the ribbon with two thread like red stripes down the centre designating it as Officer, contact marks and gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to military servicemen and civilians working as military technicians who have shown outstanding professional capacity, initiative, and devotion to duty.