Vietnam Medals - D-03 Soldier of Glory Decoration

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D-03	SOLDIER OF GLORY DECORATION
	Huy Chương Chiến Sỹ Vẻ Vang

The Order and Decoration of the Soldier of Glory was established in 1961 to recognize officials and soldiers who have contributed to the construction of the People's Army and the People's Armed Police after the day of peace was restored (July 20, 1954). There are three grades of the order and one of the decoration, awarded based on the years of service. Excellence in service can reduce the service time requirements for third class of the order and the decoration. For those having died during service, they are awarded one grade higher. (for the Order see here)

3/A	INITIAL DESIGN
	one class - established 16 September 1961 with guidelines 5 March 1962; revised 26 November 2003;
	For:	cadres, military servicemen, and people's armed security forces for outstanding duty in people's armed struggle after July 20,1954;
	Design:	silver star, 37mm across, with suspenstion ribbon;
		Obverse:	on a glossy five pointed star with bands in the angles, a round disk in gold bearing the SRV flag inscribed QUYET THANG (Resolved to win), with below the inscription in red on a riband CHIEN SY VE-VANG (Soldier of Glory);
		Reverse:	plain;
		Suspension:	hero style
	Ribbon:	26mm - red, with one 3mm yellow stripe in the center; hero style;

for 3 years service, or 2 years service with excellent reports

early type

later aluminum type

Award Certificates

1964 (380mm x 309mm)

1984 (387mm x 320mm)

3/B	DESIGN OF 2006
	tone class - distinguished by ribbon device stars - redesigned 19 May 2006; revised 16 November 2013; guidelines 30 September 2005, 15 April 2010;
	For:	collectives and individuals for outstanding achievements in intellectual and manual endeavors;
	Design:	round breast badge, gilt, 37mm across, with suspension ribbon;
		Obverse:	in the center a gold five pointed star on a red disc, with a toothed gear on the right and a sheaf of rice on the left, and an open book below on foliage, with a red ribbon below with the inscription "VIỆT NAM", and on the top inscribed "HUÂN CHƯƠNG LAO ĐỘNG", and around the border and on part of the bottom darkblue enamel, all coated on the face in clear laquer;
		Reverse:	checkered pattern with manufacturer name "C. TY. CƠ KHÍ 17" and local phone number "04.3884 3323"; (perhaps an early version plain ?)
		Suspension:	arrangement at top with eyelet, and ribbon ring to golden pentagonal plate with pin-back;
	Ribbon:	28mm - red with a 3mm dark blue band placed 5mm from each edge; pentagonal;
	Device::	stars indicating award class.

3/B/1	First Class - Ribbon: three 2mm yellow stripes 2mm apart;
3/B/2	Second Class - Ribbon: two 2mm yellow stripes 7mm apart;
3/B/3	Third Class - Ribbon: one 2mm yellow stripe;

3/C	DESIGN OF 2014
	one class - redesigned 10 September 2014 and 20 July 2018; guildelines 31 July 2017
	For:	collectives and individuals for outstanding achievements in intellectual and manual endeavors;
	Design:	round breast badge, gilt, 37mm across, with suspension ribbon;
		Obverse:	in the center a gold five pointed star on a red disc, with a toothed gear on the right and a sheaf of rice on the left, and an open book below, with a red ribbon below with the inscription "VIỆT NAM", and on the top inscribed "HUÂN CHƯƠNG LAO ĐỘNG", and around the border and on part of the bottom dark blue enamel, all coated on the face in clear laquer;
		Reverse:	checkered pattern with manufacturer name "C. TY. CƠ KHÍ 17" and local phone number "04.3884 3323";
		Suspension:	lotus with center eyelet at top, and ribbon ring to golden pentagonal plate with pin-back;
	Ribbon:	28mm - red with a 3mm light blue band placed 5mm from each edge; pentagonal;
	Device::	stars indicating award class.

3/C/1	First Class - Ribbon: three 3mm green stripes 7mm apart;
3/C/2	Second Class - Ribbon: two 2mm green stripes 11mm apart;
3/C/3	Third Class - Ribbon: one 2mm green stripe;

(perhaps some kind of test piece)

References (Please let me know others at rdavemail-medals@yahoo.com) :

1	The Orders and Medals of the Communist Governments of Indochina, Revision II, John Sylvester Jr., 1994. (JS94) [Out of Print]
2	Orders and Decorations of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Nước Cộng Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam), Institute of Orders (Viện Huân Chương). (Does anyone know the date of publication ?)
3	Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam, Edward J. Emering, 1997. (EE97) Availalbe at https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764301438/
4	Encyclopedia of the Orders, Decorations, Medals and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Edward John Emering, 2000. (EE00) Available at http://www.themedalhound.com/books/titles.html
5	Orders and Decorations of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: An Update, Edward John Emering, 2008. (EE08) Available at http://www.themedalhound.com/books/titles.html
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Articles (Please let me know others at rdavemail-medals@yahoo.com) :

1	“Stray Notes on the Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Democratic/Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, John Sylvester Jr., 2000.
2	“The New 2007 Orders and Decorations of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, by Emering, Edward J, JOMSA Vol. 62, No. 1 (Jan-Feb 11): 21-28
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Websites (Please let me know others at rdavemail-medals@yahoo.com) :

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