US Army Vietnam Service Medal Miniature

The US Army Vietnam Service Medal Miniature is a small, decorative insignia that commemorates active participation in the Vietnam War by US military personnel. The miniature version is fashioned similarly to the full-sized medal, featuring a green and red ribbon with an attached bronze medallion. The medallion’s front displays a scene of oriental dragons amidst a jungle setting, symbolizing the Asian locale of the conflict. An integral part of the military awards system, this medal is typically used for display on civilian clothing or for collection purposes. The US Army Vietnam Service Medal was introduced in 1965 and denotes service in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, or air/sea duty in adjacent waters, during specific periods of the Vietnam War. The medal’s miniature replica carries the same historical and symbolic importance as the original. It represents an esteemed recognition of service in one of the 20th century’s most contentious military conflicts.