Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal Lapel Pin
This lapel pin represents the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal, authorized on May 20, 1968. It recognizes service aboard merchant vessels flying the American flag in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965, and August 15, 1973. Prior to 1992, the award was a ribbon-only decoration, later supplemented with a full medal to recognize the wartime service of civilian mariners.
The medal's design carries specific symbolism: a dragon, traditionally associated with Vietnam, is set against a shoreline denoting service in the coastal waters adjacent to the country, with an anchor behind it symbolizing maritime service.
Sized for everyday wear, this pin lets veterans display this recognition on a suit lapel or jacket. It's built for accurate detail and lasting durability.
Details:
- Represents the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal
- Dragon, shoreline, and anchor design symbolizing Vietnam-era maritime service
- Individually priced
- Single clutch-back pin attachment