This permits all personnel who served in Vietnam to wear the RVN Gallantry Cross unit citation. The medal was awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brigade, division, corps, or armed forces level.
Inscription is as indicated on the unit's lineage and honors.
The RVN Gallantry Cross was established by the Vietnam Government by Decree No. Authorization for all U.S. Army personnel was confirmed in HDQA General Orders No. 8, dated 19 March 1974. Department of the Army message 111030Z April 1974, established the policy that only one emblem was authorized, thus precluding the wear of the Vietnamese fourrageres which represented multiple awards.