Decree-Law No. 43/SL on amending the regulations for awarding War Merit Medals

Decree-Law No. 43/SL of 1950 amends the regulations for awarding War Merit Medals, abolishes Article 2 and replaces it with new provisions regarding three classes of this medal. This decree applies to the management and awarding of medals during the resistance period.

Document No.43/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date22/03/1950
Effective date06/04/1950
Expiry date30/04/1975
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree-Law No. 43/SL of 1950 amends the regulations for awarding War Merit Medals, abolishes Article 2 and replaces it with new provisions regarding three classes of this medal. This decree applies to the management and awarding of medals during the resistance period.

Key points

  • The President abolished the old Article 2 of Decree-Law No. 216-SL and replaced it with a new Article 2 stipulating about three classes of War Merit Medals: first class, second class, and third class.
  • The Institute of Medals and the Prime Minister are responsible for implementing this decree-law.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Adjusting the regulations for awarding War Merit Medals enhances the systematic nature and clarity in recognizing contributions to the country.
  • Adding a third class to the War Merit Medal creates opportunities to recognize further contributions made by citizens during the resistance period.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What changes does Decree-Law No. 43/SL make to the regulations for awarding War Merit Medals?

The decree abolishes Article 2 and replaces it with a new Article 2 stipulating about three classes of War Merit Medal.

Who is responsible for implementing this decree-law?

The Institute of Medals and the Prime Minister are responsible for implementing this decree-law.

Full text


DECREE-LAW

OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NO. 43/SL DATED MARCH 22, 1950

PRESIDENT

OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

HO CHI MINH

President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 216-SL dated August 20, 1948 establishing the Resistance Medal;

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 83-SL dated September 17, 1947 establishing the Institute of Medals;

At the proposal of the Deputy Prime Minister.

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-ORDER:

Article 1. Article 2 of Decree-Law No. 216-SL dated August 20, 1948 establishing the Resistance Medal is hereby repealed and replaced by a new Article 2 as follows:

"New Article 2: The Resistance Medal has three classes: first class, second class, and third class. - The first-class Resistance Medal shall be established by this decree-law

Article 2. The Prime Minister and the Institute of Medals shall implement this Decree-Law accordingly.

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 


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