Stamped white medal five-pointed faceted star with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion with gilded stippled ground, the flag of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam (Vietcong) in red, gold and blue enamel centrally, inscribed on a ribbon below ‘CHIÊŃ SĨ GIA’I PHÓNG’ (Soldier of the People’s Army); the reverse plain; a very small loss of blue enamel; on original pentagonal 2nd class ribbon mounted for wear. The Order was instituted in three classes on 6 July 1966 to be awarded to soldiers of the Vietcong fighting in South Vietnam. This decoration is not often seen.
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