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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Ordnance Insignia. Top: Shoulder patch, printed cotton. </strong></div>
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<strong>Bottom: Qualification badge, silk woven in color (left); Qualification badge, hand embroidered in subdued (right). </strong><strong>Circa 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong> </div>
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The Ordnance Branch of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam oversaw the distribution, management, and procurement of armaments for the armed forces. Members of ordnance units underwent specialist training at the Ordnance Training Center near Tan Son Nhut. Trainees who qualified would be awarded the ordnance qualification badge that was worn above the right pocket. Variations of this badge included different colored variants in silk woven or printed cotton form as well as subdued and hand embroidered types. A metal version of the badge also existed. Those who completed courses at the Ordnance Training Center would either serve in units directly under the authority of the Ordnance Branch or as ordnance personnel in other branches of the armed forces. </div>
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<strong>Trainees at the Army of the Republic of Vietnam Ordnance Training Center </strong></div>
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<strong>Note the ordnance qualification badge on the soldier at center.</strong></div>
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Aside from managing ordnance supplies for the republic's armed forces, ordnance personnel were also required to handle captured enemy weapons and disarm them as needed in addition to defusing faulty ordnance. The work was highly dangerous, and many ordnance personnel fell casualty to armaments as they attempted to remove and disarm them long after the related combat engagements had ceased.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Ordnance Officers of the 7th Ordnance Company of the 7th Division enjoy a break after a day's work in My Tho. The man second from left is identified as a "Captain Linh," commander of the 7th Ordnance Company. The American soldier is a member of the 61st Medical Detachment. 1967-8.</strong></div>
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<strong>Pair of valor citations for Republic of Vietnam Sergeant Vũ<span style="color: black;"> Đình Du of the 5th Division,</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;"> circa July and September, 1965, RVNHS Archive.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black;"> These two valor citations pertaining to a Sergeant of the Republic of Vietnam 5th Division were recently acquired by RVNHS. The sergeant's name was Vũ Đình Du. The first of the two citations is for general merit and is dated July 28, 1965. The second citation is for bravery during an operation in <span class="st">Bình Dương Province on September 9, 1965, in which the sergeant successfully located and captured a three hundred meter enemy tunnel, which included hidden mines. He also took three enemy prisoners in the process. The citation is dated September 14, 1975.</span></span></div>
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<strong>Soldiers of the Republic of Vietnam 5th Division, circa mid-1960s.</strong></div>
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<strong>Citation for merit for Republic of Vietnam Sergeant Vũ<span style="color: black;"> Đình Du of the 5th Division, </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">dated July 28, 1965, RVNHS Archive.</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Citation for bravery for</strong> <strong>Republic of Vietnam Sergeant Vũ<span style="color: black;"> Đình Du of the 5th Division for the capture of an enemy position, material, and prisoners, </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">dated September 14, 1965, RVNHS Archive.</span></strong></div>
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Both valor documents are signed by then 5th Division commander, (then colonel and later lieutenant general) Phạm Quốc Thuần. Citations of this type were awarded for exceptional efforts of bravery and service to a soldier's unit. These two citations represent the valor of many regular soldiers of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, and attest to their determination to observe their duty on behalf of their country.</div>
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<strong>Lieutenant General Phạm Quốc Thuần, signator of both valor documents.</strong></div>
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<strong>Map showing the provinces of the Republic of Vietnam in 1967. <span class="st"></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Soldiers of the Republic of Vietnam 5th Division, circa 1969.</strong></div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Women's Army Corps sky blue service uniforms</strong></div>
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<strong>Members of the Republic of Vietnam Women's Army Corps in sky blue service uniforms,</strong></div>
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<strong>Colonel <span style="color: black;">Trần Cẩm Hương (center) </span></strong></div>
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<strong>Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Thị Hạnh Nhơn.</strong></div>
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The standard service uniform for women in the corps from the mid-1960s onwards was a sky blue service uniform consisting of a four-button two-pocket short-sleeve shirt and a matching skirt. Olive drab fatigues, camouflage patterns, and other uniforms worn by service personnel of the republic can also be seen in use by members of the women's corps on occasion in contemporary photographs, although the sky blue service uniform was the standard.</div>
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<strong>Warrant officer in the Republic of Vietnam Women's Army Corps.</strong></div>
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The two sky blue service uniform tops shown here have insignia for the republic's military postal service. This was the internal mail service for members of the armed forces. One shirt has senior private rank while the other is for a full corporal with one military postal service patch in printed form and the other in silk woven.</div>
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<strong>Second lieutenant <span style="color: black;">Hà Thị Tươi</span> visits a wounded soldier in hospital.</strong></div>
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<strong>Second Lieutenant Hà Thị Tươi and Senior Private Dinh Thi Phan visit dependents of airborne soldiers near <span style="color: black;">Tan Son Nhut airbase.</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam airborne troops en route to An Lộc, April 14, 1972.</strong></div>
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This week marks the 45th anniversary of the Battle of An Lộc. The battle was part of the failed Communist offensive against the republic in 1972, sometimes referred to by historians as the "Easter" or "Spring" Offensive. The campaign saw tens of thousands of enemy troops thrusted against the military and civil strongholds of the Republic of Vietnam. After weeks of fighting, the republic was able to gain the upper hand and achieve victory. The Battle of An Lộc was a pivotal part of this campaign. </div>
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<strong>Wounded defenders are escorted from the frontline, Battle of An Lộc, 1972.</strong></div>
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<strong>Destroyed enemy tank at the Battle of An Lộc, 1972.</strong></div>
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An Lộc was a town in Bình Phước Province, and was located roughly ninety kilometers from Saigon. In April of 1972 regular Communist forces based across the border in Cambodia launched an assault into the republic following Highway 13 towards Saigon. The Republic of Vietnam decided to make a stand along the highway at An Lộc. The town was quickly surrounded by the enemy and put into a state of siege. The defenders consisted of a mixture of units of the republic's regular army, rangers, Regional Forces, Popular Forces, and People's Self Defense Forces. The defenders were later reinforced by airborne troops and members of the 81st Ranger Group. Air support was provided by Vietnamese Air Force and United States Air Force units.</div>
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<strong>A defender clearing a tunnel during the Battle of An Lộc, May 22, 1972.</strong></div>
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<strong>Defenders admist the ruins of what was once the main square of An Lộc, 1972.</strong></div>
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The Battle of An Lộc lasted for sixty-six days. The defenders were outnumbered nearly five to one. The battle saw continual attempts by the enemy to capture the city, including mass armor assaults. For most of the battle, the defenders could only be supplied by air. Despite fighting under conditions of meager supplies and reinforcements the defenders stood their ground. The enemy eventually was forced to retreat in July, and the victory at An Lộc became a rallying point for the republic. The commanders of the defenders of An Lộc were lauded. These included General Lê Văn Hưng, General Lê Nguyên Vỹ, and Colonel (later general) <span class="st"><span style="color: black;">Trần Văn Nhựt. Generals Hưng and Vỹ were later among the senior officers who chose to commit suicide on April 30, 1975, rather than surrender to enemy forces.</span></span></div>
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<strong>Poster issued by the Republic of Vietnam announcing the victory at the Battle of An Lộc,1972, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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<strong>Insignia scroll awarded to ranger units who participated in the defense of An Lộc in 1972,</strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">President <span class="st">Nguyễn Văn Thiệu (center) visits An Lộc as victory was being declared. He is flanked by General Lê Văn Hưng (left) and Colonel <span class="st">Trần Văn Nhựt who were among the battlefield commanders at An Lộc, July 7, 1972.</span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong>General Lê Nguyên Vỹ, one of the republic's commanders at the Battle of An Lộc, 1972.</strong></div>
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<span class="st"> In this post, RVNHS would like to commemorate the commencement of the 45th anniversary of the Battle of An Lộc. We would like to pay homage to those who sacrificed all on behalf of the republic and honor their memory by insuring their legacy and triumph is not forgotten.</span></div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Airborne Colonel Camouflage Cap,</strong></div>
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<strong>ca. 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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This camouflage cap was recently acquired by RVNHS, and is currently on display at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in Westminster, California. This rare piece of headgear was worn by a full colonel of the Republic of Vietnam airborne. The cap is comprised of a mixture of Vietnamese camouflage patterns, and bears colored embroidered insignia. The embroidery consists of blossoms signifying a field officer rank along with the insignia for full colonel and master jump wings. The cap was made by a tailor in Saigon. </div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Airborne Colonel Luong Quang Le (far right) </strong></div>
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<strong>in camouflage "baseball style" cap with metal colonel rank and jump wings accompanied by subdued blossom wreaths on the brim. Note the crown-pointed camouflage cap with rank and wings worn by the captain at far left.</strong></div>
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Caps of this type are sometimes referred to as "baseball caps" due to the pattering of cut. Crown-pointed field caps were also worn. Period photographs show that both types were in use by members of any branch of the armed forces. Airborne personnel can be seen wearing both types of caps in a variety of camouflage patterns or olive drab. It was common for members of the airborne, especially officers, to have jump wings and/or rank worn on these caps. The insignia could be either colored or subdued as well as take form of embroidery, sewn on cloth or silk, or affixed metal insignia.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Airborne Colonel Phuoc Vinh Truong in camouflage "baseball style" cap with subdued embroidered colonel rank, jump wings, and blossom wreaths.</strong></div>
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<strong>Lieutenant General Ngô Quang Trưởng in the 1970s.</strong></div>
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December 13th marked the birthday of one of the most well known commanders in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Ngô Quang Trưởng. Trưởng was born in Kiến Hòa province in 1929. He entered the military during the State of Vietnam period, attending the Thủ Đức Academy. He received his commission in 1954, and entered the airborne. One of his first citations for merit was awarded to him for bravery during the Battle of Saigon in 1955 against the Bình Xuyên.</div>
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<strong>Trưởng as a major during his early years with the airborne, 1960s.</strong></div>
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In subsequent years, Trưởng continued to be promoted for military achievement and his capabilities as a commander. He served with the airborne through the mid-1960s with distinction, pariticipating in major engagements throughout. After twelve years, he was transfered out of the airborne to take over command of the republic's 1st Infantry Division. He later went on the be a corps commander and one of the leading figures of the armed forces.</div>
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<strong>Brigadier General Trưởng with the 1st Infantry Division, 1960s.</strong></div>
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<strong>Lieutenant General Trưởng with marines awaiting air transport in Tan My </strong></div>
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<strong>during the 1972 campaign, June 29, 1972.</strong></div>
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General Trưởng was regarded by many of his contemporaries as one of the most capable commanders in Southeast Asia. He played a central role in the 1972 victory against the Communist invasion. He served the republic through 1975. He later lived in Virginia in the United States where he authored several texts documenting his views on the war. General Trưởng passed away in 2007. In this post, RVNHS would like to reflect on the life of General Trưởng and his role in the republic on the occasion of what would have been his 87th birthday.</div>
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<strong>Funeral of Lieutenant General Ngô Quang Trưởng in 2007.</strong></div>
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<strong>A rare photo of a Vietnamese Air Force H-19 Helicopter during an operation in the early years.</strong></div>
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The helicopter is undoubtedly one of the most iconic images of the conflicts in Southeast Asia. The Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF) was heavily involved with the helicopter war, and at its height included over twenty helicopter squadrons. The birth of the VNAF's helicopter squadrons coincided with the founding of the Republic of Vietnam. The 1st Helicopter Squadron of the Vietnamese Air Force was established at Tân Sơn Nhứt in April of 1956. </div>
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<strong>An H-19 Helicopter of the Vietnamese Air Force.</strong></div>
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The squadron initially did not have any aircraft. Helicopters had been used in Vietnam during the State of Vietnam period, but by 1956, those that were left were in need of repair and were fastly becoming outdated as innovations in helicopter designs boomed worldwide. The first new helicopter received by the 1st Helicopter Squadron was the updated Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw. These helicopters would be the main operational helicopters of the squadron in its very early years. The men of the 1st Helicopter Squadron were the pioneers for the later helicopter airmen and squadrons of the VNAF. In 1963, the squadron was redesignated the 211th Squadron, and would continue to serve the republic through 1975.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam 18th Infantry Divison - 1st Australian Task Force ( 1 ATF) weapons training certificate to Danh Soc of B Company of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, signed by 1 ATF commander, General Stuart Paul Weir, March 1970, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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Australia began sending official military advisors to the Republic of Vietnam in 1962. As the military mission of Australia expanded, a central base of operations was established in Phuoc Tuy Province. One feature of the geography in the area selected for the Australian base were the remnants of an extinct volcano, which consisted of a partial crater. The Australians came to refer to this location as "Horseshoe Hill" due to its shape. </div>
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<strong>Horseshoe Hill, Phuoc Tuy Province, 1969.</strong></div>
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Horeshoe Hill and the surrounding areas served as operation and training centers for Australian soldiers and their advisors to the military of the Republic of Vietnam. The majority of Republic of Vietnam servicemen who received training from the Australian Army did so in these areas of Phuoc Tuy Province. The Republic of Vietnam's 18th Infantry Division was trained more by Australian advisors than any other division in the Vietnamese military.</div>
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<strong>Australian instructor and Republic of Vietnam 18th Division soldiers, </strong></div>
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<strong>Horseshoe Hill, Phuoc Tuy Province, September 1969.</strong></div>
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The training courses taught by Australian army instructors at Phuoc Tuy ranged from standard small arms courses to patrol and infiltration tactics as well as larger size unit operations. Training was conducted nearly year-round with most courses lasting for a few weeks. In later years, the 18th Infantry Division would become immortalized at the 1975 Battle of Xuan Loc when the division held out against the odds to delay the enemy. </div>
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<strong>General Stuart Paul Weir (left) at Phuoc Tuy, signator of the posted training certificate, </strong></div>
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<strong>February 11, 1969.</strong></div>
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The document shown in this post is a certifcate issued to a Republic of Vietnam servicemen in the 5th Cavalry Regiment for completing a four-week training course in weapons and tactics at Horseshoe Hill in Phuoc Tuy. The document bears the insignia of the 18th Infantry Divison and the 1st Australian Task Force, which oversaw the training. It is signed by the Australian Task Force commander, General Stuart Paul Weir, and dates to March of 1970. In this post, RVNHS would like to reflect on the history of the 18th Infantry Division and of the Australian military instructors who helped to shape the division in support of the cause of the Republic of Vietnam.</div>
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<strong>A tank of the Republic of Vietnam 5th Cavalry Regiment in action near Bien Hoa, </strong></div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Marine khaki shirt, 1964. RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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Like other branches of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Vietnamese marines often wore khaki uniforms in the 1950s through mid-1960s. Khaki uniforms were used by all branches throughout the history of the republic, but were much more frequently worn in the earlier years. This shirt is dated 1964, and bears the sleeve insignia for the marine brigade, which features a dark background. In later years when the marine division was established, the background of the insignia was changed to green. The shirt also has shoulder ranks for a marine NCO, and a fourragere.</div>
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<strong>A Vietnamese marine poses for a portrait with his father in early khaki uniform. Note the fourragere, marine brigade patch, and shoulder ranks. RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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October 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the first democratic constitution of the Republic of Vietnam. Legislation to declare October 2016 as the official "Republic of Vietnam Month" in the State of California was recently passed. This month honors Republic of Vietnam veterans and government personnel who were imprisoned in 1975, and gives official recognition from the State of California to the sacrifices of these men and women and the contribution of Vietnamese Americans in California. The cities of Westminster, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana, California, (which comprise the bulk of Little Saigon in Orange County) also recognize October 26th each year as "Republic of Vietnam Day." RVNHS would like to share the details of this month's measure as a means of appreciation for the men and women of the Republic of Vietnam.</div>
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<strong>Saigon, October 26, 1956, National Day in the Republic of Vietnam.</strong></div>
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As with many navies around the world, sailors of the Republic of Vietnam were given specific ratings to denote their areas of specialization and training. These ratings were worn by enlisted ranks on the left sleeve. The ratings ranged from such fields as gunnery and torpedo specializations to sonar and medical designations. Photographic evidence from the period shows that although sailors may have particular ratings at a given time, the actual rating insignia was not always worn.</div>
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<strong>Examples of three ratings as they appear on Republic of Vietnam sailor jumpers.</strong></div>
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<strong> Left: a clerk, 3rd class. Center: an engineer, 2nd class. Right: an engineer 3rd class.</strong></div>
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<strong>1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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The ratings would appear on the upper left sleeve, and for petty officers would be accompanied by chevrons denoting the class of the rating, i.e. one stripe for third, two for second, and three for first class. Ratings appeared in black or blue colors. It is suggested the black denoted land based assignments while the blue was for those serving on vessels. Ratings could be worn not only on the white jumpers worn by sailors, but other fatigue uniforms as well.</div>
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The Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces will be hosting a fundraising dinner on November 3, 2016, at Paracel Seafood in Westminster, California. RVNHS is affiliated with the museum, and we would like to encourage everyone to attend and show support for the museum and the rich history of the Republic of Vietnam. The museum recently opened this spring, and stands as a unique one-of-a-kind space for studying and preserving the legacy of the Republic of Vietnam. It is the only museum like it in the world, and is located right in the heart of the largest Vietnamese diaspora - Little Saigon in Orange County, California. The museum exists entirely on private donations, and is run by volunteers who donate from their own pockets, time, and effort to build and manage the museum. </div>
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Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards the expansion of the museum into a much larger adjacent venue, and with your support this can become a reality. Please see the poster shown in this post for details on how to purchase tickets. Regular and VIP seats and tables are available. Reservations can be made in Vietnamese or English at the numbers provided. With your help the museum can continue its mission of honoring Republic of Vietnam veterans and their families, preserving history, and educating future generations.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Marines raise the flag over the <span class="st"><span style="color: black;">Quảng Trị</span> citadel, 1972.</span></strong></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Forty-four years ago this summer, soldiers of the Republic of Vietnam were gripped in the middle of an eighty-one day battle to retake <span class="st"><span style="color: black;">Quảng Trị</span> </span>province. The area was overrun by enemy forces during the Spring (or “Easter”) Offensive of 1972. However, the enemy offensive fell short of its projected aims, and the Republic of Vietnam was able to organize a successful counter-offensive. The battle was in many ways a test for the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, coming after the withdrawal of the majority of United States military units as part of the “Vietnamization” of the war.<br />
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<strong>Map showing the location of </strong><span class="st"><strong><span style="color: black;">Quảng Trị</span> province and city on the northernmost border of the Republic of Vietnam along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).</strong> </span></div>
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<strong>General Ngô Quang Trưởng who commanded Republic of Vietnam forces during the </strong></div>
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<span lang="EN"> General Ngô Quang Trưởng led the Republic of Vietnam forces in the battle, which principally consisted of marines and airborne troops. The raising of the Republic of Vietnam flag over the <span class="st"><span style="color: black;">Quảng Trị</span> </span>Citadel was the subject of the most iconic photographs of the battle. Nearly all enemy units involved in the battle were destroyed. The Republic of Vietnam passed this major battlefield test, and proved its effectiveness to launch large scale operations when properly supplied. <br />
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam troops during the Second Battle of <span class="st"><span style="color: black;">Quảng Trị, 1972.</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Community Defense and Local Development Plan poster, 1971, Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.</strong></div>
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A group of five original posters pertaining to civil development and welfare programs organized by the Republic of Vietnam were recently donated to The Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in Westminster, California. RVNHS is affiliated with the museum, and in this post we would like to share some information on these recently donated pieces. Each of the posters bears English text, which denotes them as having been used for raising international awareness. The following is an overview of the programs these posters represented.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Veterans and War Widows Assistance Programs poster, 1970s, Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces.</strong></div>
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The Republic of Vietnam Veterans and War Widows Assistance Programs were a collection of different agencies and charities dedicated to the welfare of former soldiers and the widows and orphans of the fallen. Many of the organizations that aided these individuals were non-governmental bodies, such as religious groups or Red Cross societies, but the Republic of Vietnam military also provided aid in addition to serving as the conduit for that delivered from outside organizations. On September 1, 1967, a medal was comissioned in two classes to be awarded to those individuals who undertook exceptional effort to provide aid to veterans and the families of fallen servicemen and women. The emblem of the medal - a helmet with anchor, wings, crossed rifle and shovel, and laurels - became the symbol for the assistance programs.</div>
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<strong>Video clip of Republic of Vietnam People's Self Defense Force female personnel receiving firearms training, August 10, 1968, Associated Press.</strong></div>
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The People's Self Defense Force (Nhân dân Tự Vệ) or NDTV was established in June of 1968. The force was created as a means to arm civilians for self defense against enemy attacks in the wake of the Tet Offensive. People's Self Defense Force units were created throughout the Republic of Vietnam in both rural villages and large cities. The members of the these groups comprised those who were of age, but not currently in military service. A large number of women served in the force as armed combatants alongside male counterparts. </div>
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<strong>A Chiêu Hồi center, 1960s.</strong></div>
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The Chiêu Hồi Program was a campaign started by The Republic of Vietnam to encourage defections from Communist operatives to the side of the republic. It began on a small scale in the early years of the republic, but became a major program by the late 1960s. It was staffed by Republic of Vietnam military personnel assigned to the program, as well as civilian staff and volunteers. The campaign consisted of leaflets, posters, and other material encouraging defection being distributed in areas of enemy activity. Those enemy personnel who took up the offer were then taken to centers where they were gradually integrated into the republic. Many defectors chose to serve in the ranks of the military of The Republic of Vietnam while others took on roles of intelligence operatives for the republic, or returned to civilian life. In total, upwards of 100,000 enemy personnel defected to the republic through the program. <br />
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<strong>Land to the Tiller Program poster, 1970s, </strong></div>
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The "Land to the Tiller" campaign was a land reform program instituted by Republic of Vietnam President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on Farmer's Day, March 26, 1970. The program aimed to allow larger numbers of rural agricultural workers to own their own land. Under the program, individual land ownership (in most instances) was limited to no more than fifteen hectares. Large landowners who relinquished ownership of tracks of land were compensated, and the new parcel owners were given assistance for developing farms. The primary goal of the program was two-fold. It was hoped to both raise the quality of life for landless agricultural workers and lead to greater agricultural output (many of the lands given to the farmers were idle without being used for agricultural work, thus the name of the program "land to the tiller.") With the end of the republic in 1975, the lands given to the agricultural workers were nearly all confiscated by the Communist authorities.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam 2nd Infantry Division History Book, printed by </strong></div>
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<strong>the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Saigon, February 1, 1969, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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A recent acquisition to the archive, this 1969 dated history of the 2nd Infantry Division was published by the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in Saigon. The text provides a detailed early history of the division and its units. It also offers a contemporary late 1960s insight into the daily activities and challenges of not only the 2nd Infantry Division, but many other Republic of Vietnam military units as well. The book includes both Vietnamese and English text.</div>
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<strong>Opening pages of Republic of Vietnam 2nd Infantry Division History Book, printed by </strong></div>
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<strong>the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Saigon, February 1, 1969, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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The division was originally formed on February 1, 1955, at My Tho. It was first designed the 32nd Infantry Division. Other texts note the name change to the 2nd Infantry Division as taking place in November of 1956, but in this text the date is given as January 1, 1959, which according to veterans is the correct date. It also coincides with this book being published on the tenth anniverasy of the division's designation as the second. The division's operational areas changed at times, but in 1969 the division was responsible for the defense of Quang Tin and Quang Ngai provinces along the coast. At the time of the text's publication, the division included the 4th, 5th, and 6th Infantry Regiments.</div>
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<strong>Vietnamese and English language pages for the history of the 2nd Infantry Division, </strong></div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam 2nd Infantry Division History Book, </strong></div>
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<strong>printed by </strong><strong>the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Saigon, February 1, 1969, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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The book includes overviews of the division's activities ranging from combat operations to aid for the civilian population. Specific details of some of the psychological warfare operations from the previous year (1968) are included, which show the great extent to which these activities played a prominent role in the division's life. From January to November of 1968, alone, the division distributed 112,300,000 leaflets, 689,850 magazines and newspapers, and 76, 298 medical kits to the civilian population. Additionally, 521 movies and entertainment shows were offered to soldiers and civilians on behalf of the division.</div>
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<strong>Photo of one of the entertainment show's presented by the division, </strong></div>
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<strong>Medical aid provided by nurses and Women's Army Corps members attached to the 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam 2nd Infantry Division History Book, printed by </strong></div>
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The period after the 1969 publication of this text continued to see the division engage in ongoing combat and civil operations through 1975. This primary text offers a rare glimpse into the early history of the division and its status in the late 1960s, after having been operational for fourteen years. In this post, RVNHS would like to share some of the information from this book in honor of the men and women who served in the Republic of Vietnam's 2nd Infantry Division.</div>
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<strong>Displays of enemy weapons captured by the 2nd Infantry Division, </strong></div>
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<strong>President Nguyen Van Thieu and General Nguyen Van Toan (commander of the 2nd Infantry Division at the time of the book's publication) during a divisional award ceremony </strong></div>
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<strong>Vietnamese made version of a French Model 1947 field jacket, 1950s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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When the Republic of Vietnam was founded in 1955, its armed forces were outfitted with the uniforms and equipment of its predecessor, the State of Vietnam. The State of Vietnam utilized military accoutrements from a variety of nations around the world, but France was by far the greatest supplier. Troops of the Vietnamese National Army (the predecessor of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam - South Vietnam) were issued uniforms that were both manufactured in France as well as locally in Vietnam.</div>
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<strong>Early Republic of Vietnam officer in French Model 1947 field jacket </strong></div>
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The jacket shown in this post is a Vietnamese made version of a French Model 1947 field jacket. The 1947 field jacket was one of the principal pieces of field wear worn by soldiers of both the State of Vietnam, and those serving in the early years of the Republic of Vietnam. Variants of two or four pockets existed. As veterans interviewed by RVNHS recall, both variants - even the four pocket type - were often worn tucked into the trousers. Throughout the early 1950s, Vietnamese forces saw a rapid expansion as efforts were made to establish a viable armed force to defend the up-and-coming indepedent state. This expansion, coupled with the general logistic difficulties of receiving enough uniform supplies from overseas, inevitably meant that military garments would need to be produced locally in Vietnam on a scale not seen previously. It was through these newly enlarged manufacturing facilities that the supply chains for the later Republic of Vietnam military quartermaster were established. </div>
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<strong>A July 1955 newsreel segment showing fighting </strong></div>
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<strong>Images of the government soldiers show French Model 1947 style field jackets in use.</strong></div>
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Photographs and film footage from the early months and years of the Republic of Vietnam show jackets of this type in use by soldiers throughout all branches of the armed forces. </div>
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<strong>A 1955 photo showing soldiers at the time of the transition of the State of Vietnam to the Republic of Vietnam wearing French Model 1947 style field jackets, 1955, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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<strong>A selection of dress uniforms and display cases as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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On June 18th and 19th, 2016, RVNHS participated in a commemoration event for the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day (June 19th) at the newly created Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in Westminster, California. This year, June 19th also fell on father's day, which made it an even more excellent opportunity for Republic of Vietnam veterans to come out with their families to remember, educate, and celebrate the rich history of the Republic of Vietnam.<br />
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<strong>Field and daily service uniforms with military insignia displays as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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<strong>A display case showing some personal items that would have been utilized in daily life by Republic of Vietnam soldiers. Part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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Items from the RVNHS Archive were contributed to the display. Included in this post are some photos of these items from the show. Along with the displays from RVNHS, other displays included detailed scale models of Republic of Vietnam naval vessels, aircraft, and vehicles - including several excellent dioramas. Educational displays for the 1974 Battle of the Paracel Islands, and a variety of other exhibits were offered. <br />
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<strong>A veteran Republic of Vietnam airborne officer who attended the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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<strong>A veteran Republic of Vietnam officer of the 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment (23rd Infantry Division) with insignia from his former unit. Part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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The best element of the show was being able to interact with veterans and their families, and share items from the RVNHS Archive with others in an effort to promote interest in the history of the republic, and help pass on the legacy of the men and women whose lives were forever intertwined with the Republic of Vietnam to future generations. <br />
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<strong>9th Airborne Battalion Company Guidon as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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<strong>A selection of decorations and insignia, including grades of the National Order of Vietnam and original manufacturer ephemera as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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RVNHS will continue to maintain an area with a rotating exhibit of items from the archive at the museum during its normal operating hours. More information on the details of these displays will be offered in future postings. We would like to encourage everyone to visit and support the museum. The location offers a unique opportunity to witness and learn about a variety of aspects of the history of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces right in the heart of the largest community of the Vietnamese diaspora.<br />
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<strong>Early 23rd Infantry Division flag as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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<strong>Naval uniforms, cadet, and other items as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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<strong>Insignia, photos, and other material from military academies as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016.</strong></div>
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<strong>An armor officer uniform, berets, ranger insignia, and other items as part of the RVNHS Archive contribution at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhibit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. </strong></div>
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<strong>Part of the 1974 Battle of Paracel Islands display at the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day exhbit at the Museum of History of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, Westminster, California. June 18-19th, 2016. The show featured many other excellent displays, including detailed scale models of naval vessels, aircraft, and vehicles </strong></div>
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<strong>Vietnam Air Force crewman's personal effects: civilian and military identification cards, dog tags, and locket, circa 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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This grouping of personal effects belonged to a member of the Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF). He was born in Hanoi in 1950, and was likely one of the many who made the migration south after partitioning. Included in the grouping are civilian and military identification cards as well as a pair of dog tags on a chain with a locked attached. The cards showing his military identification date to a period that would make them still valid in April of 1975. </div>
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<strong>Vietnam Air Force crewman's personal effects: details of photos as they appear on the identification cards and locket, 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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The identification cards show him last serving with the 4th Air Division, which was based at Binh Thuy Airbase near the city of Can Tho. The division oversaw the 74th and 84th Tactical Wings. The airman was a sergeant, and he wears a pair of flight wings, signifying him as likely the member of an air crew - although it is not certain to which unit he belonged specifically. Along with his two dog tags on the chain is a personal locket. On one side it features his photo. On the reverese, the image of an unknown woman. It is not known what relationship existed between the two, but it is certain they were close. </div>
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This small grouping of items offer a glimpse into the personal identity of one member of the republic's armed forces in its final months. These items were kept together as a reflection of that identity for posterity into the present. This post is hoped to highlight such individual memories, and encourage others to ensure their preservation for future generations.</div>
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<strong>Republic of Vietnam Military Flag Finial, 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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The flag finial shown in this post is an original pre-1975 piece for a Republic of Vietnam military flag. Typically, a color guard would carry two flags - the national colors and the flag of the particular unit. The finial for the national colors consisted of a spike-design. The finial for unit and other military flags was of the pattern shown here, featuring an eagle atop a wreath with a star held overhead between the wings. </div>
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<strong>General Thuan Quac Pham as 5th Division commander saluting the colors during the playing of the Republic of Vietnam national anthem. </strong></div>
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<strong>Note the design of the finial atop the army branch flag.</strong></div>
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The practice of having separate designs of finial for military versus the national colors was for the most adhered to, but exemptions to the practice occured. First, period photographs seem to show the military design finial did not become widespread until the mid-1960s. Many early photos simply show the spike design on both types of flags, which would later be regulated for the national colors only. Addtionally, in the early years of the republic, many military unit flags featured the national colors with the unit designation embroidered onto it. Photographic evidence shows both the eagle and spike-design in use with these flags, even in later years. Nevertheless, most use of flags by military units, especially after the mid-1960s, followed the policy of using separate finial designs for each type of flag.</div>
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<strong>A Republic of Vietnam military color guard stands at attention during a speech. Note the different finials for the national versus military flag, 1960s.</strong></div>
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<strong>Medical cadets ceremony. Note the same military pattern finial on both flags. </strong></div>
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<strong>A photo showing detail of an early 7th Infantry Division flag. Note the flag is of national colors base with the unit designation embroidered onto it as was the common pattern for most early military unit flags. Also, note the use of a spike finial.</strong></div>
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<strong>An early promotional portrait of Hùng Cường.</strong></div>
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May 1st, 2016, marked twenty years since the death of one of the most popular singers associated with the Republic of Vietnam, Hùng Cường. Born on December 21st, 1936, Hùng Cường first achieved fame in Vietnam in the 1950s, and would continue to perform until his death on May 1st, 1996. Many of his songs covered the subject of soldiers in the military, and he often performed in military uniforms, most frequently dressed as a ranger. </div>
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<strong>Records and promotional material featuring the music of Hùng Cường, </strong></div>
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<strong>1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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Many of his most well-known songs were performed as a duet with <span style="color: black;">Mai Lệ Huyền. Some of his music hits where he <span style="color: black;">contributed vocals include "100 phần trăm," "Cưới Em," and "Hờn anh giận em."</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #6a6a6a;"> <span style="color: black;">Hùng Cường also appeared as an actor in films and television in the Republic of Vietnam, and traveled the country performing for the entertainment of soldiers and civilians alike. After April of 1975, Hùng Cường was eventually arrested and held in prison by the Communist authorities. He immigrated to the United States in 1980, settling in Garden Grove, California, where remained until his death in 1996. Thousands of his fans attended his funeral, and his music continues to remain popular. In this post, we would like to honor his memory on the twentieth anniversary of his passing.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<strong>A record cover of Hùng Cường and Mai Lệ Huyền, featuring the song "Hờn anh giận em," </strong></div>
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<strong>1960s, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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<strong><em>"We all have lived two lives. That before April 30th, 1975, and the one after."</em></strong><br />
- Ha Van Chuyen, Republic of Vietnam veteran, interviewed by RVNHS.<br />
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As the forty-first anniversary of the final day of Black April approaches, RVNHS would like to encourage everyone to remember the tragic events of this month, and take a moment to pay respect to the men and women whose lives were forever changed on this day. <br />
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<strong>Early Army of the Republic of Vietnam Officer's Visor Cap, </strong></div>
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This style of cap was worn by junior officers (2nd lieutenant to captain) of the army in the early years of the Republic of Vietnam. The cap is nearly identical to the later versions with the exception of the badge and the chinstrap buttons. Caps like this first appeared in the late 1950s. The badge was similar to the earlier State of Vietnam badge, with the only alteration being the text "<span lang="vi"><em>Quốc gia Việt Nam" </em>(State of Vietnam) on the scroll was replaced with <em>"</em><span lang="vi"><em>Việt Nam Cộng Hòa" </em>(Republic of Vietnam). The badge was</span></span> briefly replaced in 1963 with a new version, but after the removal of Ngo Dinh Diem, caps with this style of badge were again standard. The badge was later replaced around 1967 with the large eagle version, which remained in use to 1975. <br />
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<strong> Saigon, 1964, RVNHS Archive.</strong></div>
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Features of the cap denoted level of rank. Enlisted personnel would have silver badges with a black chinstrap. Junior officers (2nd lieutenant to captain) would have a gold badge with gold chinstrap. Field officers (major to colonel) would have bullion gold laurels added to the visor brim, while officers of general rank would have further bullion gold laurels added to the band of the cap. Khaki was the most standard version of the cap, although caps of darker brown wool and also white canvas were also used. In later years, the early version of the laurels would be augmented with blossoms and curved branches.</div>
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<strong>Figures in the 1963 coup against Ngo Dinh Diem, left to right: Dương Văn Minh, Lê Văn Kim, Nguyễn Hữu Có , and Trần Văn Đôn. Minh, Kim, and Đôn were generals at the time of this photo, and thus have laurels on both the brim and bands of their caps, while </strong><strong>Có </strong><strong> - who was a colonel at the time, does not. Saigon, January 29, 1964.</strong></div>
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<strong>General Lê Văn Tỵ with white canvas version of the early pattern army visor cap, </strong></div>
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<strong>LIFE Magazine Photo, Saigon, 1961.</strong></div>
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<b>Republic of Vietnam Sailor's Cap with variations of cap badges, </b></div>
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<b>circa 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</b></div>
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At its height, the Republic of Vietnam Navy ( Hải quân Việt Nam Cộng hòa ) consisted of over 42,000 personnel, 14,000 vessels, and dozens of operating bases along the coasts and waterways of Vietnam. It was not only the largest navy in Southeast Asia at the time, but also one of the largest in the world. The cap shown here was the standard sailor's cap worn by enlisted personnel. This style of cap, sometimes referred to as a "Dixie cup" - in reference to the disposable drinking cups, has been utilized by the navies of multiple nations. These caps worn by Republic of Vietnam sailors did not always feature insignia. It is generally believed caps from the earlier years were more likely to have insignia, with the use of insignia decreasing in frequency in later years. This cap from the RVNHS Archive is shown alongside two variations of the cap insignia. The insignia on the cap is believed to be an earlier version, while the other two are later. However, photographic evidence exists showing the earlier version still in use by some into the 1970s.</div>
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<b>Republic of Vietnam Navy sailor with cap, 1967, RVNHS Archive.</b></div>
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<b>Republic of Vietnam Navy sailor with cap, note the style of curved rim, 1960s, RVNHS Archive.</b></div>
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<b>Two sailors of the Republic of Vietnam Navy with the earlier style cap insignia still in use, </b></div>
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<b>1973, RVNHS Archive.</b></div>
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<b>Shoulder holster with straps, and waist holster with belt, made in Vietnam,</b></div>
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<b>ca. 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</b></div>
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Republic of Vietnam military personnel often preferred to acquire their own equipment for use in the field when possible. Privately purchased holsters, such as these two from the RVNHS Archive, can be found in period photographs showing them in use by members of all branches of the armed forces, including the police. Occasionally, these holsters and ammunition belts were issued, but more often than not they were purchased on an individual basis. The two holsters shown here, like many made in Vietnam, are of water buffalo hide. They could be found for sale by street vendors and tailors throughout the republic, and like any item produced in an open market, ranged in quality from average strength pieces to works of great craftmanship.</div>
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<b>Two members of the National Police with locally made holsters and belts, 1960s.</b></div>
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<b>Republic of Vietnam enlisted rank berets, circa 1960s-70s, RVNHS Archive.</b></div>
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Berets worn by regular troops of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam were typically wool, and were either black or a tan/khaki color. A gold color badge denoted an officer rank, and a silver badge signified enlisted. The badges themselves could be either metal, bullion, or embroiderd cloth. The two examples shown here are black and tan versions of enlisted berets with bullion badges. The black features an added plastic covering, which tailors sometimes applied to beret badges to ensure their protection from the elements. Fewer enlisted berets of this type survive today than officer ranks, so we cherish these original examples that the RVNHS Archive has been able to acquire.</div>
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<b>A soldier of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam wearing a black enlisted beret, </b></div>
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<b>US Vice-President Spiro Agnew and Nguyen Cao Ky review </b></div>
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<b>the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Guard, 1970. </b></div>
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<b>Note the black enlisted berets on the members of the Presidential Guard.</b></div>
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