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The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam).
Common Myths About The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Only the VCOG (gold-color framed ribbon) is authorized to all military persons of all Nations who served in Vietnam, as referenced in DAGO #8. Not true. The VCOG with Palm Device award consists of four variations: 1) the full-size medal. 2) a miniature version of the full-size medal.
The medal is gold in color, and 35 mm wide. It consists of a Celtic cross with two crossed swords between the arms. The cross is superimposed over a wreath. The center of the cross contains a disc with the outline of the country of Vietnam between two palm branches joined at the bottom.
The VCOG with Palm Leaf device remains the officially authorized award to military personnel of all Nations who served in Vietnam between 1954 and 1975. Commemoratives of the VCOG that are sold by medal retailers can be worn on the US military uniform by Honor Gaurd and other veterans.
South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Palm on medal ribbon. The medal is a cross paty with its four arms linked by two stylised dragons whose heads meet at the top arm.
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The French shipped their medal under the name Cross of Gallantry because it was the Vietnamese version of the Croix de Guerre, which is also an individual and unit award existing as both a full size medal and ribbon.
