A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive as he lost his ring

as he lost his ring finger at the second joint

bronze gilt with white and black enamels

w/War Decoration 1914-18 - (Militärverdienstkreuz I

(C:17)   Footnote: The McGill University Overseas Siege Artillery Draft was organized in Montreal

now known as the 23rd Battery

A Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2Nd Republic Issue Archive as he lost his ringA Vietnamese Military Merit Medal; 2nd Republic Issue Bronze gilt, 34. 8 mm x 59. 7 mm inclusive of its leaf and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon, extensive gilt loss, light contact, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to aspirants (officer candidates), non commissioned officers and enlisted men, chiefs of states and general officers, for feats of arms of distinction in bravery of devotion to duty, seniority, or professional conscientiousness, or