The Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Emblem of the colors of the Gallantry Cross is
awarded to military personnel in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces
and Allied units that have been cited and presented a decoration which
is prescribed to be awarded on a collective basis.
Known as the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm
(Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame Unit Citation),
the Unit Citation Emblem in the colors of the Gallantry Cross with
Palm, was created on January 20, 1968 and was issued with the Gallantry
Cross ribbon bar with a 5⁄32 by 9⁄16 inch bronze palm and a gold frame. The former Republic of Vietnam
(South Vietnam) Armed Forces awarded the Gallantry Cross to specific
military units that distinguished themselves to the same level as would
be required for the individual award. Regulations for the issuance of
the Vietnam Gallantry Cross permit the wearing of both the individual
and unit award simultaneously since both are considered separate awards.
The Gallantry Cross was awarded to every Allied nation which provided
support to South Vietnam. The Gallantry Cross became the most commonly
awarded Vietnamese decoration to foreigners, second only to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.