Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal Streamer
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal Streamer represents a distinguished foreign unit decoration awarded by the former Republic of Vietnam to United States military organizations for outstanding achievements in civil affairs and service benefiting the civilian population during the Vietnam War.
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal recognized military personnel and organizations for significant accomplishments in civil affairs. The unit citation was awarded by the Vietnamese government to qualifying organizations for meritorious service performed during the Vietnam era.
For U.S. Army organizations authorized the award, the decoration forms part of the unit's officially recognized organizational honors and Vietnam War heritage.
Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class
The unit award most commonly associated with U.S. Army organizations is the:
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class
The award recognizes meritorious service and outstanding achievements involving civil affairs activities and assistance to the people of the Republic of Vietnam.
Qualifying activities included programs and operations supporting local communities, civil administration, infrastructure, public health, education, economic development, and other efforts designed to improve conditions for the Vietnamese civilian population.
Streamer Design
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Streamer is:
Green with a Red stripe near each edge and two narrow Red center stripes.
The authorized inscription is embroidered in White.
A Bronze Palm is centered between the hoist end of the streamer and the first letter of the inscription.
The streamer follows the distinctive Green and Red pattern of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions unit citation ribbon.
Award Period
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation was awarded to qualifying units by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for meritorious service during the period:
1 March 1961–28 March 1974
Organizations awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions unit citation are authorized to display the corresponding streamer on their organizational flag.
Authorized Inscriptions
The inscription displayed on the streamer is determined by the specific award received by the organization.
The exact inscription should correspond to the organization's official U.S. Army Lineage and Honors documentation.
Because individual Army organizations may have received the decoration for different periods or actions, the authorized inscription should always be verified before manufacturing the streamer.
Historical Significance
The Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal recognizes an important aspect of U.S. military service during the Vietnam War beyond direct combat operations.
American Army organizations worked alongside South Vietnamese military and civilian authorities on programs intended to strengthen communities, improve infrastructure, provide medical and humanitarian assistance, and support the civilian population.
For qualifying Army organizations, the Civil Actions Honor Medal Streamer provides a permanent ceremonial representation of this service and recognition received from the former Republic of Vietnam.
Product Features
- Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal Streamer
- Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation Streamer
- Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class
- Official U.S. Army foreign unit award streamer
- Green field with Red stripe near each edge
- Two narrow Red center stripes
- Authorized inscription embroidered in White
- Bronze Palm positioned near the heading
- Represents meritorious civil affairs service during the Vietnam War
- Custom embroidered with the authorized unit award inscription
- Appropriate for qualifying U.S. Army organizational honors
- Designed for Army organizational colors, distinguishing flags, and guidons
- Professional military and ceremonial construction
- Made in the USA
