Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Dedicated Service Medal, Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity on a period-original ribbon with

on a period-original ribbon with a horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse

maker marked "K F" (Karl Flaischacker

with the imperial double-headed eagle

within a ring of blue enamel bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) with arabesques

maker marked "FP" (the "F" obscured by the pin placement)

Vietnam, Republic, South Vietnam. A Dedicated Service Medal, Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity on a period-original ribbon withTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with green, yellow and white paint, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), scattered chipping evident in the paint, overall gilt wear, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Dedicated Service Medal was for civil servants and cadres of all services, who distinguished themselves by great sacrifice and dedication while serving in dangerous areas, in two classes.