Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross | |
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross (anodized)
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Awarded by South Vietnam | |
Type | Military medal (Four class decoration) Four degrees: Gallantry Cross with Palm Gallantry Cross with Gold Star Gallantry Cross with Silver Star Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star |
Eligibility | Awarded to military individuals, corps, divisions, regiments, and brigades |
Awarded for | accomplishing deeds of valor or displaying heroic conduct while fighting the enemy. |
Status | No longer awarded |
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Established | August 15, 1950 May 2, 1952 December 30, 1956 December 2, 1965 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Republic of Vietnam Special Service Medal |
Next (lower) | Republic of Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross |
Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Gold Star Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Silver Star
Streamer |
Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Palm
Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Bronze Star
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (U.S. Army version)
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame
(in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame)