Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestwoed by the major waring parties during the years of the Vietnam War. North Vietnam, South Vietnam and the United States all issued awards and decorations during the conflict.

In the modern age, many senior U.S. military leaders can still be seen wearing South Vietnam awards which were earned during service in the Vietnam War. As South Vietnam as a country no longer exists, such awards are actually considered obsolete and may only be privately purcahses from dealers in military insignia.

A listing of the most commonly bestowed Vietnam war ear decorations is as follows:

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• Ho Chi Minh Order
• Defeat American Aggression Badge
• Vietnam Liberation Order

Silver Star	Legion of Merit	Distinguished Flying Cross	Meritorious Service Medal
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Bronze Star Medal	Purple Heart	Air Medal	Vietnam Service Medal	Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal	National Defense Service Medal
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Many of the awards above were eligable for the award of the [{Valor device]].

The Commendation Medal was another common decoration, issued in various versions by the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Medal of Honor was awarded 245 times during the years of the Vietnam War.