Military Service Medal (South Vietnam)
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Awarded forCompleted a prescribed service time and displayed good conduct and high working spirit
Presented by
South Vietnam
South VietnamEligibilityOfficers, NCOs, and soldiers
StatusNo longer awarded
| Military Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Military Service Medal - Fifth class | |
| Awarded for | Completed a prescribed service time and displayed good conduct and high working spirit |
| Presented by | South Vietnam |
| Eligibility | Officers, NCOs, and soldiers |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | May 12, 1964[1] |
| First award | 1964 |
| Final award | 1974 |
 First class ribbon  Second class ribbon  Third class ribbon  Fourth class ribbon  Fifth class ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Vietnam Campaign Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Air Service Medal[1] |
The Military Service Medal (Vietnamese: Quân-Vụ Bội-Tinh) was a military decoration of South Vietnam. Established in 1964, the medal recognised the completion of a prescribed service time, the displayment of good conduct, and the high working spirit in service.[1]
The medal was divided into four classes indicated by a device on the ribbon bar:
- First Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than twenty-three years in the military. This class was indicated by five palm leaves.[2]
- Second Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than eighteen years in the military. This class was indicated by four palm leaves.[2]
- Third Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than thirteen years in the military. This class was indicated by three palm leaves.[2]
- Fourth Class: This class recognised soldiers who had served more than eight years in the military. This class was indicated by two palm leaves.[2]
- Fifth Class: This class recognised sailors who had served more than three years in the military. This class was indicated by one palm leaf.
