Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Friendship Decoration, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity it was an eerie feeling

it was an eerie feeling to be there

for valuable services rendered in connection with the War

(Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden)

formed on August 6

Silvered brass with red

Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Friendship Decoration, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity it was an eerie feelingType I. Instituted in 1960. In bronze gilt with red enamels, obverse inscribed "HUY CHNG HUU NGHI!" backed by a fortress wall, with a cog wheel below and framed by wheat sheaves, with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam flag above, reverse impressed with the acronym "V. N. D. C. C. H." (Vit Nam Dn ch Cng ha = Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and numbered "4011", measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), scattered gilt wear, spotting, original ribbon,