Sth Viet Nam

Unit Citation of the same award.

Instituted: 1953
Criteria: Awarded for contributions to the formation and organization of the Armed Forces and the training of troops and technical cadres of the various branches.
Notes: Intended for non-combat achievements. 1st Class medal was for officers. 2nd Class medal was for NCOs and enlisted men.

Instituted: 1950
Criteria: Awarded for valour and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.
Notes: Palm device is citation for unit awards & for medal award at Army or higher level.

Armed Forces Honour Medal 1st & 2nd Class

Gallantry Cross with Palm

	Instituted: 1950 Criteria: Awarded for valour and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy. Notes: Gold Star device is for citation at the Corps level.		Instituted: 1950 Criteria: Awarded for valour and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy. Notes: Silver Star device is for citation at the Division level.		Instituted: 1950 Criteria: For valour and heroic conduct while fighting the enemy. Notes: Bronze Star device is for citation at the Brigade and Regiment levels.
Gallantry Cross w/Gold Star		Gallantry Cross w/Silver Star		Gallantry Cross w/Bronze Star

	Instituted: 1953 Criteria: For military personnel who had been wounded in action and to government officials wounded in the line of duty by the enemy or rebels.		Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded for extreme bravery in risking life to rescue other people in distress. Notes: This was for civilians as well as military personnel.		Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded for staff service to the Armed Forces evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty.
Wound Medal		Life Saving Medal		Staff Service Medal - 1st Class

	Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded for staff service to the Armed Forces evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty.		Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded to military servicemen and civilians working as military technicians who have shown outstanding professional capacity.		Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded to military servicemen and civilians working as military technicians who have shown outstanding professional capacity, initiative, and devotion to duty.
Staff Service Medal - 2nd Class		Technical Service Medal - 1st Class		Technical Service Medal - 2nd Class

	Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded to instructors and cadres at military schools and training centers and civilians and foreigners who contribute significantly to training. Notes: First Class medal is awarded to officers.			Instituted: 1964 Criteria: Awarded to instructors and cadres at military schools and training centers and civilians and foreigners who contribute significantly to training. Notes: Second Class medal is awarded to NCOs and enlisted men.
Training Service Medal - 1st Class			Training Service Medal - 2nd Class
	Instituted: 1964 Criteria: For outstanding achievements in the field of civic action. Notes: First Class medal is for officers.		Instituted: 1964 Criteria: For outstanding achievements in the field of civic action. Notes: Second Class medal is for NCOs and enlisted men.		Instituted: 1950 Criteria: Awarded to persons living or dead who have done grandiose works, remarkable deeds, or exhibited bravery.
Civil Actions Medal - 1st Class		Civil Actions Medal - 2nd Class		National Order Medal - 5th Class