Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Friendship Decoration, C.1960 Auction Archive Charles Connon of Auchnagatt

Charles Connon of Auchnagatt

He found himself in the Camp Borden Military Hospital from May 18 to 26

including a decoration on a period correct replacement ribbon

that appear to be forming “little bridges” across the ribs

the center inscribed “Si Deus Pro Nobis Quis Contra Nos 1922” (Latin - Is God with us)

Vietnam, Democratic Republic. A Friendship Decoration, C.1960 Auction Archive Charles Connon of AuchnagattType 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,