Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Streamer
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Streamer represents a distinguished foreign unit decoration awarded by the former Republic of Vietnam to United States military organizations for valor and heroic conduct during combat operations in the Vietnam War.
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, also known as the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, was established by the Government of South Vietnam to recognize military personnel and organizations that accomplished deeds of valor or demonstrated heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.
U.S. Army organizations individually cited for the award may display the corresponding streamer as part of their officially recognized organizational honors.
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
The Palm represents a citation at the Armed Forces level.
Numerous U.S. Army organizations received the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm for distinguished service and combat performance during the Vietnam War.
The Republic of Vietnam also awarded the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation to all units subordinate to Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) for qualifying service from February 8, 1962 through March 28, 1973, and to U.S. Army Vietnam and its subordinate units for qualifying service from July 20, 1965 through March 28, 1973.
Streamer Design
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Streamer features a distinctive:
Golden Yellow center with Old Glory Red edges and eight pairs of thin Old Glory Red lines across the Yellow field.
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 authorized inscription.
The Red and Yellow colors reflect the historic colors of the former Republic of Vietnam.
Authorized Inscriptions
Unlike a standard campaign streamer, there is not one universal inscription for every Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Streamer.
The inscription is determined by the specific award received by the organization and must correspond to the unit's official Lineage and Honors.
Examples of inscriptions found in U.S. Army organizational histories include geographic locations and periods of service associated with the award.
The exact inscription should therefore always be verified against the organization's official U.S. Army Lineage and Honors documentation before manufacturing the streamer.
Historical Significance
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross became one of the most widely recognized foreign decorations associated with American military service during the Vietnam War.
It recognizes collective valor, courage, and distinguished combat performance by organizations operating in support of the Republic of Vietnam.
For qualifying U.S. Army organizations, the Gallantry Cross Streamer provides a permanent ceremonial representation of recognition received from the Republic of Vietnam and preserves the organization's distinguished Vietnam War heritage.
Product Features
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Streamer
- Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Streamer
- Official U.S. Army foreign unit award streamer
- Golden Yellow center with Old Glory Red edges
- Eight pairs of thin Red lines on the Yellow field
- Authorized inscription embroidered in White
- Bronze Palm positioned before the inscription
- Represents distinguished Vietnam War combat service
- 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
