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Vietnam Medal
Obverse (left), reverse (right)
TypeCampaign medal
Awarded forCampaign service.
DescriptionSilver disk, 36mm diameter.
Presented bythe

monarch of Australia
the

monarch of New Zealand
EligibilityAustralian and New Zealand forces.
Campaign(s)Vietnam 1964–73.
ClaspsNone
Established8 June 1968
Total18,740 Australian, 3,312 New Zealand.

Medal ribbon

Medal ribbon with palm for Mentioned in Dispatches
Order of Wear
Next (higher)General Service Medal 1962
Next (lower)Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal
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The Vietnam Medal was a joint Australian and New Zealand campaign medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War.

The medal was jointly developed by Australia and New Zealand, although there were separate Royal authorisation warrants for each country.

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