Gallantry Cross (South Vietnam)
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). The medal was created on August 15, 1950, and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy.
| Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military medal (four class decoration) Four degrees: Gallantry Cross with Palm Gallantry Cross with Gold Star Gallantry Cross with Silver Star Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star |
| Awarded for | Accomplishing deeds of valor or displaying heroic conduct while fighting the enemy |
| Presented by | South Vietnam |
| Eligibility | Awarded to military individuals, corps, divisions, regiments, and brigades of the Republic of Vietnam and allied forces |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | August 15, 1950 May 2, 1952 December 30, 1956 December 2, 1965 |
Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Palm Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Gold Star Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Silver Star Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Bronze Star Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (U.S. Army version) Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame) Streamer | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Republic of Vietnam Special Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Republic of Vietnam Air Gallantry Cross |
Individuals who received the medal, ribbon, and a citation were personally cited at the Armed Forces, Corps, Division, Brigade or Regiment level. The Republic of Vietnam authorized members of units and organizations that were cited, to wear the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem with Palm and Frame (no medal was authorized).