| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL35606 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1970s |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Government Vietnam Service Medal lapel badge : C H Carney, Merchant Navy
Description
US Government Vietnam Service Medal lapel badge. The badge features a burning torch located centrally, with a Vietnamese Dragon coiled around the torch's base. Around the badge in raised lettering is 'VIETNAM' and 'SERVICE'. The reverse of the badge has a pin back and is secured by a butterfly tabbed clip.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of Cleve Hart Carney, who served with the Merchant Navy, including on operations off the coast of Vietnam during the war.
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