Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Gallantry Cross, C.1955 Auction Archive he was to see his

he was to see his final posting

and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt and white enamels with a centre red glass cabochon

the reverse with a number “4” inside of an oak wreath

with Barker downing an Albatros DV on his first patrol

privately engraved on the UNKM and officially engraved on the CLSM

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Gallantry Cross, C.1955 Auction Archive he was to see his(Anh Dng Bi Tinh, Croix de la Vallance). Instituted in 1950. In bronze, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its dual dragons suspension, gold star for citation at the Corps level on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military