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NH 69786 Insignia: Officer in Charge of Construction, Republic of Vietnam

Insignia: Officer in Charge of Construction, Republic of Vietnam
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Title: Insignia: Officer in Charge of Construction, Republic of Vietnam
Caption: This emblem was adopted in 1963, the Vietnamese "Year of the Dragon," following a design contest among employees of the OICC graphic arts section. Miss Thanh, a Vietnamese employee, provided the winning design. The emblem features a disk emblazoned with the oak leaves and acorns of the Naval Civil Engineering Corps. The disk is surrounded by a fierce and protective dragon. According to Vietnamese tradition, the "Year of the Dragon" brings luck to any new undertaking. The dragon, therefore, is a fitting symbol for the success of OICC in Vietnam.
Description: Plaque received from OICC, VN, in 1970.
Catalog #: NH 69786
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Design by Miss Thanh.
After this Year: 1960
Before this Year: 1969
Original Medium: BW Photo, Plaque
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