This ia a Resolution for Victory Decoration. According to Edward J.Emering in his book Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam it was awarded in one class.

This ia a Resolution for Victory Decoration. According to Edward J.Emering in his book "Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam" it was awarded in one class. There is a longer description of the award in his book.
This is a heavier made medal which looks like bronze. It was awarded to personnel seperated from their families while helping to liberate the south.
On the obverse "Quyet Thang" which means "Resolution for Victory".

Медаль НАВ

«За победу!» ("Quyet Thang")

Медаль из бронзы, имевшая одну степень.

Ею награждали солдат, воевавших в дали от дома, освобождая Юг.

Second Class- donated by the two stripes in the center of the ribbon- of the Victory Order of the PAVN (People's Army of Viet Nam) or also known as the North Vietnamese. It was awarded to company, platoon or squad level personnel and based on good couduct and army length of service from 1946-1954. The Order is made of aluminum.

Орден НАВ

«Орден Победы» 2й степени (две желтые полоски на ленте).

Награждался персонал на уровне роты, взвода или отделения за хорошую службу или за выслугу лет. С 1946 по 1954 гг. Сделан из алюминия.

This ia a PAVN Victory Order Third Class like Ulstermans above but this one has a metal plate on the reverse.

Орден НАВ.

«Орден Победы» 3й степени. (одинарная полоска на ленте).

Награждался персонал на уровне роты, взвода или отделения за хорошую службу или за выслугу лет.

National Liberation Front (NLF) - Liberation Decoration Second Class (one star on ribbon). It was issued in two classes.
This style of ribbon with small ring to connect it to the award is called the "hero" style and is common to the NLF Decorations.
It was thought to be awarded to commemorate the unification of the country in 1975.

Медаль ФНО.

«Медаль Освобождения» 2й степени (одна звезда на ленте).
Имела всего две степени. Подобное крепление ленты с помощью колечка называлось «героическое» и было типично для медалей ФНО.

Предположительно медалью награждали как памятным знаком в честь воссоединения страны в 1975 г.

NLF Victory Decoration First Class (two stars). Chien Thang means "victory". It was awarded in two classes.

Медаль ФНО.

«Медаль За Победу» 1й степени (2 звезды на ленте). «Chien Thang» значит – победа. Медаль имела две степени.

NLF- Soldier of Liberation Decoration was only issued in one class. There is speculation that it was awarded in more than one class but hasn't been proven. It was awarded to individuals who helped to liberate the south. It is made of metal a little stronger than aluminum and is hollow on the reverse.

Медаль ФНО.

«Солдат Освобождения».

Только 1 степень (наличие высших степеней подтверждено не было).

Награждались люди, помогавшие в освобождении Юга. Реверс выпуклый.

NLF Oppose America Save Country (inscription on obverse of Decoration) Second Class decoration. It was awarded in two classes to possibly veterans of the war in South Vietnam before 1975.

Медаль ФНО

«Противостоять Америке – Спасать Страну».

2я степень (всего две степени).

Награждались ветераны, воевавшие на территории Южного Вьетнама до 1975 года.

NLF Liberation Decoration Second Class. GIAI PHONG =Liberation
It was awarded in two classes to combatants in the NLF for achievements in liberating the south. The first class has two stars.
The ribbon frame is bent on this example.

Медаль ФНО

«Медаль Освобождения» 2й степени – одна звезда на ленте (всего две степени). GIAI PHONG – освобождение.

Награждались бойцы ФНО за заслуги в деле освобождения Юга.

(рамка ленты повреждена)

Hero Awards
May be awarded in three classes-
CAP I - First class
CAP II - Second class
CAP III - Third class
This Award is Heroes who Destroy Americans and is Cap III. It was (is?)worn on the right breast.
DUNG - SI DIET MY (valiant soldier destroy Americans) is inscribed above soldiers head.
The class to be awarded wa based on heroic actions against the americans and criteria set up by the NLF.
The helmet by the soldiers left foot has US on it. Made of plastic.

Награды героев. Существуют в 3х степенях соответственно - CAP I, CAP II и CAP III.

Медаль героя.

Медаль «Герой, Уничтоживший Американцев». 3 степень.

Носилась на правой стороне груди.

Надпись DUNG - SI DIET MY значит «доблестный солдат уничтожает американцев».

Степень награды определялась по критериям ФНО относительно героических действий в борьбе с американцами.

На каске под ногой солдата написано US. Медаль изготовлена из пластика.

Heroes Determined for Victory Decoration CAP III for both the plastic and metal award. It was awarded in Three classes
and a special class UU-TU.
All the Hero Series awards are approximately 1-1/4 in diameter.

Медаль героя.

Медаль «Герой, Уверенный В Победе». 3 степень.

Слева пластиковая, справа – металлическая.

3 степени и особый класс UU-TU.

Все медали серии героев приблизительно 1-1/4 дюйма в диаметре.

Heroes Who Destroy Mechanized Equipment. It was awarded for destroying mechanized equipment like tanks or armored personnel carriers and was only awarded in one class. Made of plastic.
Inscripton on bottom - DUNG SI DIET CO GIOI (Hero who destroys mechanized equipment).

Медаль героя.

Медаль «Герой, Уничтоживший Механизированную Технику»

(DUNG SI DIET CO GIOI).

Награждались солдаты за уничтожение бронитехники. Одна степень. Медаль из пластмассы.

Hero Decoration - Valiant Soldier Assault awarded in one class for personnel making an assault on an enemy position.
Inscription above soldiers head- DUNG SI XUNG KICH (valiant soldier assault).

Медаль героя.

Медаль «Доблестному Солдату Штурмовику»

(DUNG SI XUNG KICH). Одна степень.

Награждались солдаты, преуспевшие в штурме позиций противника.

Hero who Destroys Communications Decoration was awarded in one class for destroying communication buildings and equipment.
Inscription below- DUNG SI DANH GIAO THONG (valiant soldier combat communications).

Медаль героя.

Медаль «Герою, Уничтожившему Коммуникации»

(DUNG SI DANH GIAO THONG). Одна степень.

Награждались солдаты за уничтожение средств связи.

Emulation Decoration. The size is 1-1/4 in diameter. It is not known for sure how many classes of this award. No more information on this award is known. This is one of the heavier made decorations

Медаль ………. Увесистая металлическая медаль диаметром 1-1/4 дюйма. Более подробная информация не сохранилась.

Resolution for Victory Order, First Class. This order is for the NLF and is awarded in three classes. It was awarded to individuals and units that were seperated from their families while fighting for thr liberation of South Vietnam.
Inscription in the middle-QUYET THANG which means "resolved for victory",

Медаль ФНО

Медаль «За Победу» 1й степени.

Награждались, как солдаты, так и отряды, которые сражались за освобождение Юга в дали от дома.

NLF Liberation Exploit Order- Second Class. It was awarded in three classes for combat in South Vietnam. This is one of the heavier made orders. Even though it has rust on the reverse, it is not magnetic.
Inscription below flag staff - QUAN CONG GIAI PHONG (Military Achievement Liberation).

Орден ФНО

Орден «За Подвиг В Освобождении» 2й степени.

QUAN CONG GIAI PHONG – значит за достижения в военном деле.

Награждались солдаты за бои на территории Южного Вьетнаме.

NLF Soldier of Liberation Order. It is only issued in one class with a red ribbon and three blue stripes.
Inscription below flag staff - CHIEN SI GIAI PHONG (Soldier of Liberation)

Орден Солдат освобождения. CHIEN SI GIAI PHONG. Предполагается, что есть только 1 степень.

NLF Liberation War Exploit Order in First Class. It was awarded in three classes for outstanding participation in the Liberation of South Vietnam by units and individuals.
The inscription below the flag staff reads CHIEN CONG GIAI PHONG (Armed Achievements Liberation). This is another heavy made medal.

Орден за Подвиг в освобождении. ФНО. 1я степень. За бои в Южном Вьетнаме.
QUAN CONG GIAI PHONG – значит за достижения в военном деле.

Награждались солдаты за значительные достижения в деле освобождения Юга.

This is an Operation Junction City commemorative badge made of metal. It is 1-3/16 in wide and 1-5/8 in high.
This was a 82 day operation by U.S. and ARVN forces and was the largest airborne operation since WW II. It was a search and destroy
operation with the hopes of clearing the Peoples Army of Vietnam and Viet Cong units out of war zone c (northwest of Saigon to cambodia).
It was also hoped to capture the PAVN / NLF Central Office for South Vietnam (COSVN) which controlled all enemy activities in the south of the border regions of Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam.
The PAVN and NLF Forces withdrew to Cambodia and the COSVN stayed there as long as the U.S. stayed in South Vietnam.
Wikipedia has a more detailed account on the operation.
I am sure this is a reproduction of the original badge as it is in very good shape and the reverse is too shiny. Originals are well worn and much of the paint is missing.

Памятный металлический значек – операция Junction City. Размеры 1-3/16 дюймов в ширину и 1-5/8 в высоту. Вручался в память о противостоянии в регионе Сайгона в 1967 году.

This is a Viet Cong members of the F-100 Commandos Medal. It is made of annodized aluminum and is 1-5/16 in. diameter. This youth group operated out of Saigon and Cu Chi / An Tinh and were responsble for sabotage in the Saigon area including shootings of US military Personnel and bombings of bars frequented by US Military.
A Viet Cong defector led a Special Forces and ARVN to a tunnel complex at An Tinh which turned out to be the headquarters of the F-100 Commandos. All Viet Cong were killed or captured and paper clippings of the commandos bombings and assinations were found along with a note book listing all the agents names, cover names, addresses and message drop information. Some of the agents were working with the ARVN in Saigon. News of the find of the names reached the agents but 70 of them were rounded up and most were executed.
Most of these medals were awarded post - war and posthumously.
This information came from the seller strike-force -7 on eBay. If members would like more detailed information about this medal, check out his web site.

Медаль участника специального отряда F 100. Анодированный алюминий, 1-5/16 дюйма в диаметре.

Молодежная группа Ф 100 действовала в предместьях Сайгона, в Cu Chi / An Tinh.

Перебежчик сдал месторасположение штаба группы в туннелях An Tinh властям. В результате отряд был уничтожен, а документы с перечнем операций, именами бойцов, их псевдонимами и явочными адресами захвачены. Некоторые агенты служили в АРВН в Сайгоне. Около 70 агентов узнав о том, что они раскрыты, пытались бежать, но были пойманы и казнены.

Медалью награждались после окончания войны, посмернто.

NLF Warrior to be Emulated Decoration. It has CHIEN SI THI DUA which means Soldier Emulation below the flag staff.
It was awarded for superior performance and devotion to duty.

Эмуляция награды ФНО. CHIEN SI THI DUA. Награждались за высокие показатели и преданность службе.

This is a anodized aluminum 1-1/8 in. diameter badge commemorating 30 years after the Battle of Binh Gia. The battle took place Dec. 28,1964 - Jan. 1,1965. The Viet Cong 9th Division held it's ground and mauled the best units that the South vietnamese Army sent against them. Wikipedia goes into more detail of the battle.

Памятный знак 30 лет битве при Binh Gia. Анодированный алюминий, 1-1/8 дюймов в диаметре.

Битва проходила с 28 декабря 1964 по 1 января 1965. 9 дивизия НАВ разгромила лучшие силы АРВН.

This is a badge for the NLF Special Forces for the 756th Sapper Branch of Saigon -Gia Dinh Province. It is a 1-3/16 in. diameter aluminum badge. Inside the flag is Quyer Thang (resolved to win) 1968.

Значек спецгруппы ФНО 756го отряда дак конга в Сайгоне и провинции Gia Dinh. 1-3/16 дюйма в диаметре, алюминий. 1968 год.

This is an Ap Bac Medal with the alternate ribbon. The planchet itself is 1-1/2 in. wide. It was awarded to the 261st National Liberation Front Battalion for a battle that took place at AP BAC on January 2, 1963 against the Army of the Republic of Vietnam 7th division.
The NLF ended up destroying four helicopters including a Cobra gunship and damaging fourteen others. Numerous armored personnel carriers were left burning in the rice paddies and 80 ARVN and 3 US Military Advisors were killed by the end of the day.
The planchet is a stylized star with AP BAC 2-1-1963, profile of a male and female VC fighter on the right side and a burning helicopter and armored personnel carrier on the left side.

Медаль за Ap Bac. Награждались бойцы 261 батальона ФНО за битву при Ап Бак 2 января 1963 года против 7 дивизии АРВН. Ширина награды 1-1/2 дюйма.

Бойцы ФНО уничтожили 4 вертолета, в т.ч. 1 ганшип. И повредили 14 других вертолетов. Огромное количество бронетранспортеров остались гореть на рисовых полях, а 80 солдат АРВН и 3 американских военных советника были убиты.

На звезде изображены в профиль женщина и мужчина, бойцы сопротивления. Слева от них горящий вертолет и бронетранспортер.

AP BAC Commemorative Badge. It is made of brass and is 1 in. diameter. It has the same design as the medal but has color added.

Памятный значок AP BAC. Латунь, 1 дюйм в диаметре. Рисунок, как на медали.

An aluminum badge 1-1/4 in. diameter with the inscription "Resolved to Fight, Resolved to win, Against American Aggression"

Алюминиевый значок, 1-1/4 дюйма в диаметре. По окружности надпись: «Сражаться и победить, против американской агрессии».

Vintage NLF Party Badge 3/4 in. wide, 1-1/4 in high and made of metal. Inscription reads "Emulate, Resolved to Fight, Resolved to Win and Denounce America".

Партийный значок ФНО. 3/4 дюйма в высоту. Надпись гласит: «Учится, сражаться, побеждать, порицать Америку».

A NLF Cap Badge made of aluminum and 1-1/16 in. diameter.

Кокарда ФНО. Алюминий. 1-1/16 дюйма в диаметре. Носилась на панаме.

A NLF Pith Helmet Badge made of (brass?) and is 1-3/16 in. diameter.

Кокарда ФНО. Медь. 1-3/16 дюйма в диаметре. Носилась на шлеме.

This is an An Ninh (security) pith helmet badge for the NLF. This is a very well made badge, made of brass and is 1-1/2 in. diameter.
The North Vietnam An Ninh served as Military Police Force.

Кокарда An Ninh – СБ ФНО. Медь, диаметр 1-1/2 дюйма.

В Северном Вьетнаме An Ninh – военная полиция.

This is a Viet Minh cap and pith helmet badge. It is made of brass and is 1-3/16 in. diameter.
The Viet Minh were formed in China in May, 1941 by Ho Chi Minh. They fought the Japanese in WW II and the French in the First Indochina War.
In 1960, the NLF was founded by the main members of the Viet Minh and Viet Minh was absorbed as the NFL got stronger.

Кокарда Вьетминя. Для панам и шлемов. Медь, диаметр 1-3/16 дюйма.

Вьетминь был сформирован Хо Ши Мином в Китае в мае 1941. Они сражались с японцами и позже с французами. В 1960 году Вьетминь трансформировался в ФНО.

An Ninh Nhan Dan (People Security) Badge made of brass, 1-9/16 in. wide and 1-1/16 in. high.
It was worn by NLF Police and security guards.

Значок An Ninh Nhan Dan – народная милиция. Медь, 1-9/16” в ширину и 1-1/16” в высоту.

Носился милицией ФНО.

NLF Women's Liberation Association Badge, made of aluminum, 3/4 in. wide and 15/16 in. high.

Значок Ассоциации женщин за освобождение. ФНО. Алюминий, 3/4 в ширину и 15/16 в высоту.

This is a NLF Liberation Students Association Badge made of aluminum and is 7/8 in. diameter.

Значок Ассоциации студентов за освобождение. ФНО. Алюминий, 7/8 дюйма в диаметре.

Another aluminum badge 1-1/8 in. diameter with "victory" and Binh Gia on the front of the badge. There is a similiar badge on post # 34 for the 30 year anniversary of the battle. The bar above the badge has 11-04-1964 on it which I am unsure what it is for as the battle didn't start until Dec. 28,1964. Maybe preperation for the battle?

Значок за победу при Binh Gia. На планке написана дата 11-04-1964. При том что битва началась 28-12-1964. Вероятно значок посвящен началу самой операции.

This is a Ky Niem Khang Chien (remember resistance) badge. It was to commemorate the people's resistance against the ARVN and US Troops during the Vietnam War. it is 1-3/8 in. wide and 7/8 in. high.

Значок Ky Niem Khang Chien – Помни сопротивление. Выдавался в память о сопротивлении в годы войны. Размеры в дюймах 1-3/8 в ширину и 7/8 в высоту.

This is a Viet Cong striped scarf (Khan Ran) and is 42 in. long and 21 in. wide. It was only worn just before going into battle.

Национальный клетчатый шарф Khan Ran. 42 дюйма в длину и 21 в ширину.

Одевался бойцами ФНО перед боем.

On the top is Gia Dinh Battalion 1968. On the planchet is 'Determined to Fight, Determined to Win, American Aggression". This badge is made of very thin alumium and is 1-1/2 in. wide from point to point and 2 in. high. Pinback.

Алюминиевый значок. Надпись на планке – батальон Gia Dinh 1968. На звезде – сражаться и победить американских агрессоров. Размеры звезды в дюймах 1-1/2 в ширину и 2 в высоту. На булавке.

This is an Original Communist Youth Group Badge. It is issued to personnel who have been accepted into the Communist Youth Group. The badge is made of aluminum, 7/8 in. wide, 1-1/16 in. high and pinback.
The inscription reads "Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Group".

Оригинальный значок Молодого Коммуниста (комсомольский значок). Его вручали молодым людям при принятии в комсомольскую организацию. Алюминий, 7/8 в ширину, 1-1/16 в высоту. На булавке.

Надпись гласит – Группа молодых коммунистов Хо Ши Мина.

This is a Liberation Army in South Vietnam, 1960-Giai Phong Quan Mien Nam Viet Nam, 1960.
This badge is 1-9/16 in. wide, 7/8 in. high, made of brass and is pinback.

Phong Quan Mien Nam Viet Nam, 1960. Освободительная армия в Южном Вьетнаме, 1960 г.

Медный значок, 1-9/16 в ширину, 7/8 в высоту. На булавке.

The above smaller badges are more like a "tinnie" and given out to military and civilians alike. I have listed the different types of badges that I know and give an example or two when possible. As you have noticed the overall theme is "resolved to fight, resolved to win" on most of the badges.
Commemorative- Junction City Badge on post # 31, Ap Bac Badge on post # 39
Campaign- First Tet Offensive, 1968. This is a North Vietnamese Badge and is not listed yet.
Political- NLF Party Badge- post # 44
Local- coming later
Cultural-coming later
The commemorative, campaign and political badges were (are?) worn on the right breast. There is no information if they could be worn on civilian clothes.
The political badges could be worn on military and civilain clothes.
There is no information on the local and cultural badges as to the wear of them. Perhaps as Paul said they are more of a propaganda item to award the civilians int the war effort.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/45185-national-liberation-front-viet-cong-medals-and-badges/page-3#entry439418

Значки выдавались в награду, как военному, так и гражданскому персоналу.

Памятные значки, награды за сражения носились на правой стороне груди. Нет данных, могли ли они носиться на гражданской одежде.

Политические значки носились, как на военной, так и на гражданской одежде.

Разнообразные значки выдавались местному населению в качестве пропаганды и за заслуги перед Фронтом.

Материал подготовлен при содействии Роберта Мисслинга (Robert Missling), коллекционера из Югозападной Миннесоты.

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