United States. A Vietnam War Bronze Star To Ran Van Tot Hold A Victorian British Diplomatic Court

A Victorian British Diplomatic Court Sword:  Victoria Issue issue British Diplomatic service court sword - The sword fittings retain 98% of the original fire gilt finish with ornate bullion knot

The upper third of the shaft has two oak leaf bands with loops for the accommodation of a hanger

8 mm (h) overall

scuffing at edges and small ink smudges

As a Group Captain he became Assistant Attache to the Canadian Joint Staff in Washington in 1948

United States. A Vietnam War Bronze Star To Ran Van Tot Hold A Victorian British Diplomatic CourtInstituted February 9, 1944. In bronze gilt, full size, reverse engraved VAN TOT, worn on original ribbon with slot style brooch on reverse, contact marks evident, residue on reverse, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: Ran Van Tot was recommended for a Bronze Star on May 19, 1970, which was awarded to him on June 20, 1970 for services rendered during the Vietnam War.