Historical information

Commemorative medallion issued to veterans to mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Part of the Cooper Collection.
See catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for Keith Cooper,

Physical description

1. Gold coloured Circular medallion. Obverse has silhouettes of Army personnel, a helicopter and a ship, all in black. Stamped around the edge 1962-73, 'THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE'.
Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms with lettering 'VIETNAM WAR, AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS' STAMPED AROUND EDGE.
2. Four page leaflet with title of item on front and black type inside.
3. Black vinyl covered hinged display box with Australian Coat of Arms printed in silver on front. Box lined with black velvet and white fabric.
4. White colour cardboard protective sleeve to cover box. Title of item printed on front.