Vietnam, Republic. Technical Service Medal, II Class Archive Pforzheim” manufacture

Pforzheim” manufacture

the reverse with a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”)

(Kyffhäuserbund Ärmelabzeichen)

with two very small drill holes for uniform attachment

" He was killed I action on 22

Vietnam, Republic. Technical Service Medal, II Class Archive Pforzheim” manufacture(K Thut Bi Tnh). Instituted in 1964. In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 49 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Technical Service Medal was issued to military servicemen and civilians working as military technicians, who had shown outstanding professional capacity, initiative, and devotion to duty, in two grades: I Class for Officers (with