Laos, Kingdom. A Medal Of Government Gratitude (Aka Order Of The Revolution) 1960-1961 GTRexclude with three attachment holes

with three attachment holes

and "6" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the front

with a green threaded line between rows trow and three

The entire area was being raked by enemy fire

Laos, Kingdom. A Medal Of Government Gratitude (Aka Order Of The Revolution) 1960-1961 GTRexclude with three attachment holesMdaille de la Reconnaissance du Gouvernement. Instituted in 1962. In bronze, dated "1960 1961" on the reverse, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 60. 2 mm (h), discolouration evident on the reverse, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of Government Gratitude (AKA Order of the Revolution) was instituted on January 27, 1962. This medal was for service in the rightist forces in the 1960 1961 "campaign" of civil war for political ascendancy