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Vietnam Service Medal owned by James E. Randall

1965

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Vietnam Service Medal owned by James E. Randall. The front of the circular shaped medal depicts a dragon behind bamboo trees. Embossed below the dragon is “REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM SERVICE.” The back of the medal has a crossbow facing upwards with a torch instead of an arrow. Below the crossbow are the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The medal is attached to a green, yellow , and red vertical striped ribbon.

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Catalog reference: 2023.70.14

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