Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Gold Star Commemorative Insignia – Engravable Reverse

Description A half-century ago, millions of American men and women in all branches of the armed forces of the United States took the point in the struggle to prevent communist aggression and liberate the people of South Vietnam. Now, inspired by The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, those who belong to this poignant assemblage can wear this commemorative insignia as a badge of honor to signify the special nature of the sacrifice made by you and your loved one at a time of war. Worn by those who endured the most painful news from the most distant shore, these Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Gold Star Commemorative Insignia are minted in our proprietary bronze, are hand-finished with an antique patina, hand-enameled, protected with a lacquer coating, and feature a double safety clutch-back clasp to affix your insignia firmly to cap or lapel to display your family member’s last full measure of devotion to the world. On the obverse the words, “Vietnam War” and “50th” are inscribed in the same font and incuse lettering as on the Vietnam War Memorial.  The back may be personalized with a name, a date – anything meaningful to you or your gift recipient. The traditional design has been enhanced by adding oak leaves emblazoned beneath red translucent enamel symbolizing the love, strength, and courage exhibited by the families of the service members. The field of field of white symbolizes truth, sincerity, purity, peace, hope and protection, while the gold star itself symbolizes generosity, wisdom, glory, and faith. Minted by the official makers of military medals and insignia, the Vietnam 50th Anniversary Gold Star Commemorative Insignia is the homage the families, whose members were asked to sacrifice themselves on America’s behalf, can never be accorded enough. Whether you are buying this commemorative insignia for yourself, or you are planning to present one as a memorial to someone you know who was proud of their family member’s ultimate commitment to liberty during the war, these insignia are intended to be displayed at veterans’ events and parades, at reunions, at clubs, and especially in daily life. Pinned to a lapel or a cap, it will be worn with pride by the men and women whose sacrifice was just as powerful in defense of freedom as the family member who was lost. This Lapel Pin measures a 3/4 inch x 1 1/4 inch (20mm x 31.75mm) rectangle. This is a surplus NWTM item.