A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction nicknamed “Smiling Albert” by his

nicknamed “Smiling Albert” by his troops

1939) serving throughout the war

engraved "SEINEM KAMERADEN DAS OFFIZIERSKORPS DER LUFTSCHIFFERABTEILUNG" on the edge

1 "Y" Depot at Halifax

32 mm x 42

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Auction nicknamed “Smiling Albert” by hisA 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