Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Friendship Decoration, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity all with new ribbons

all with new ribbons

(Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden)

tips of the arms beautifully set with brilliant genuine cut Diamonds

/ To Our Trusty and well beloved Harry Hamilton Dempsey

it was an eerie feeling to be there

Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Friendship Decoration, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity all with new ribbonsType I. Instituted in 1960. In bronze gilt with red enamels, obverse inscribed "HUY CHNG HUU NGHI!" backed by a fortress wall, with a cog wheel below and framed by wheat sheaves, with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam flag above, reverse impressed with the acronym "V. N. D. C. C. H." (Vit Nam Dn ch Cng ha = Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and numbered "4011", measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, spotting, original ribbon,