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Medal - Long Tan South Vietnam (Military Medal) ND
| Brass | - | - |
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#348341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Australian Soldiers lined up each side of the Memorial at Long Tan in South Vietnam.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LONG TAN SOUTH VIETNAM
18th AUGUST 1966
1966 - 2006
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Plain
Comment
The Battle of Long Tan took place in a rubber plantation near Long Tân, in Phước Tuy Province, South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. The action was fought between Viet Cong and People's Army of Vietnam units and elements of the 1st Australian Task Force.Interesting fact
This commemorative medal honors the Battle of Long Tan, a pivotal engagement during the Vietnam War. It was awarded to Australian soldiers who served in South Vietnam between 1962 and 1971. The medal features a brass composition and is part of Australia's military honors system.
