Original U.S. Vietnam War Bringback North Vietnamese People’s Army Flag and Ribbon Bar - 16 ¼ x 16 ½”

Original Item: Only One Available. The People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN; Vietnamese: Quân đội Nhân dân Việt Nam), also known as the Vietnamese People's Army (VPA), is the military force of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The PAVN is a part of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces and includes: Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Border Guard & Coast Guard. However, Vietnam does not have a separate Ground Force or Army branch. All ground troops, army corps, military districts and specialized arms belong to the Ministry of Defense, directly under the command of the Central Military Commission, the Minister of Defense, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

During the French Indochina War (1946–1954), the PAVN was often referred to as the Việt Minh. In the context of the Vietnam War (1955–1975), the army was referred to as the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). This allowed writers, the U.S. military, and the general public, to distinguish northern communists from the southern communists, called Viet Cong or National Liberation Front. However, both groups ultimately worked under the same command structure. The Viet Cong had its own military forces called the Liberation Army of South Vietnam (LASV). It was considered a branch of the PAVN by the North Vietnamese. In 2010, the PAVN undertook the role of leading the 1,000th Anniversary Parade in Hanoi by performing their biggest parade in history.

The banner measures 16 ¼ x 16 ½” and is all red with a yellow star sewn into the center. There is a rope halyard going through the top loop. There is scattered staining as shown.

Also included is a three-ribbon bar with a Presidential Unit Citation Vietnam with a frame and star. The three ribbons include the National Defense Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Ribbon, and the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with a 68-69 device for a tour from 1968-1969.

Comes ready for display!