A South Vietnamese Gallantry Cross; Posthumously Issued Hold 20 General Hospital at Camiers

20 General Hospital at Camiers on January 21

as Major Howard had been killed in action not long after the DSO had been awarded to him

as he reported from base "sick" with a "fever" on July 4

while all the adjustable buckles are metal

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Sault Ste

A South Vietnamese Gallantry Cross; Posthumously Issued Hold 20 General Hospital at CamiersA South Vietnamese Gallantry Cross; Posthumously Issued Bronze gilt, marked "H" on the reverse, 38 mm x 59 mm inclusive of its dual dragons suspension, gold star and and blackened palm (indicative of a posthumous award) affixed to an original ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by two framed Service Ribbons (both with blackened palms, measuring 12 mm x 36. 7 mm and 15. 5 mm x 36 mm, respectively). Footnote: Awarded for valour of heroic conduct while