Post-WW2 Medals

The Defeat American Aggression Badge

The Defeat American Aggression Badge is a military badge established in 1965 and given during the Vietnam War by North Vietnam. The badge was awarded to units and individuals who performed outstanding services against American forces. This included any individual, who took part in combat after August 2, 1964, and received a commendation or the appellation good fighter.

The Defeat American Aggression Badge Design

The Defeat American Aggression Badge is a tiny (measuring 30mm) and colorful badge.

The obverse of the 12-pointed star depicts three women clutching rifles. The red blouse represents farmers, the green blouse represents soldiers and the blue blouse represents the workers. The inscription reads, QUYET-TAM-DANH-THANG GIAC MY XAM-LUOC (“Resolved to defeat American Aggression”).

The badge is suspended from a red, hero-style bar, with a gold star. The bar measures 19mm by 5mm.

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