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From the collection of Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch

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Award - Ribbon Bar

Historical information

One of several versions on a Ribbon Bar issued by Dept of Defence to Vietnam veterans.

Significance

Significant to the owner and others as a statement of having served in Vietnam.

Physical description

Medal ribbon bar; two ribbons: 1st ribbon: has three central pin-stripes of red on a yellow background to represent the Republic of Vietnam flag. Beside this are stripes of red, dark blue and light blue representing the Army, Navy and Air Force. 2nd ribbon: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon: The ribbon is green with three white stripes. A scroll bearing the inscription ‘60–’ is worn on the ribbon bar.

Inscriptions & markings

On Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon Bar: a scroll with "60 - " inscription.

Subjects

Identifier

DV141

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5b2eec8421ea680ee4333804

Accessed 12 April 2021

This record was last updated one month ago

Completeness

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