Vietnam, Republic. A Labour Medal, Iii Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive and "56" the steel batch

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

Queen Mary was steaming an evasive zig-zagging course

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

two-piece construction bronze gilt and enamels

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

Vietnam, Republic. A Labour Medal, Iii Class Bronze Grade Auction Archive and "56" the steel batchIn 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