Vietnam, Republic. A Labour Medal, Iii Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive Silver-plated brass hilt fittings show

Silver-plated brass hilt fittings show moderate wear to finish on pommel & crossguard

before being discharged to the Base Depot at Ghezireh on December 21st

two-piece construction bronze gilt and enamels

the reverse continues with the fine detailing of the eagle’s feathers and presents a white enameled scroll with a black Cyrillic inscription of “ЗА ВѢРУ И ВѢРНОСТЬ” (“FOR FAITH AND LOYALTY”)

and "56" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the back

Vietnam, Republic. A Labour Medal, Iii Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive Silver-plated brass hilt fittings showIn bronze, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), spotting, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Labour Medal was issued to Vietnamese or foreign workers who had done well and distinguished themselves by devotion and sacrifice in their work in Vietnam, or Vietnamese and foreign persons and groups who had contributed meritorious service to national or international labour programs or civil servants and personnel