Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal SBBA~Double~AFR-8018 Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight"

Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight" awards and for "individual" AM's the valor device may be authorized

Previously

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm Miniature Medal

There are presently five classes of the Surface Warfare Pin

the Aircraft Crewman Badge was created

Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal SBBA~Double~AFR-8018 Bronze Strike/Flight numerals denote "strike/flight"Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal The Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) is a decoration presented to recognize service aboard a merchant marine vessels that displayed the American flag while in Vietnam waters between July 4, 1965 August 15, 1973. Prior to 1992, this award was a ribbon with no medal. Merchant Marines transport cargo and passengers during times of peace, and serve as an accessory to the Navy and assist in delivering