A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive (C:17) Footnote: The McGill University

(C:17)   Footnote: The McGill University Overseas Siege Artillery Draft was organized in Montreal

with some slight cracking in enamel of cross

now known as the 23rd Battery

as he lost his ring finger at the second joint

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive (C:17) Footnote: The McGill UniversityA 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