Description A significant recognition of military service performed in Southeast Asia, the Vietnam Service Medal pin celebrates American active duty heroes who fought for freedom by securing American interests abroad. The Vietnam Service Medal honors any service member who served on temporary duty for more than 30 consecutive days, or 60 non-consecutive days, attached to or regularly serving for one, or more, days with an organization participating in or directly supporting ground operations or attached to or regularly serving for one, or more, days aboard a naval vessel directly supporting military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos within the defined combat zone between the dates of 15 November 1961 and 28 March 1973, and from 29 April 1975 to 30 April 1975. This lapel pin is minted in zinc with an antique brass plated patina for exceptional quality and detail. The obverse features the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal ribbon and depicts an oriental dragon behind a grove of bamboo trees, representing the subversive nature of the conflict. This lapel pin is dedicated to the US military men and women fight for freedom and honors their commitment to their sworn duty in perilous and inhospitable conditions. This item measures 1 .5 inch x 0.75 inch in size.
