A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive w/War Decoration 1914-18 - (Militärverdienstkreuz

w/War Decoration 1914-18 - (Militärverdienstkreuz I

Standing Orders I/C Class III and at one point

with some slight cracking in enamel of cross

with maker mark of Meybauer

Silver Grade (silvered die-stamped aluminum

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive w/War Decoration 1914-18 - (MilitärverdienstkreuzA Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2nd Republic Issue Bronze gilt, 34. 8 mm x 59. 7 mm inclusive of its leaf and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon, extensive gilt loss, light contact, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to aspirants (officer candidates), non commissioned officers and enlisted men, chiefs of states and general officers, for feats of arms of distinction in bravery of devotion to duty, seniority, or professional conscientiousness, or