Honour medal of Foreign Affairs military personnel for acts of courage in favour of the French in time of war. Although still bestowed in wartime for courage, the modern award is now aimed at rewarding civil servants of the ministry for Foreign Affairs. Currently, the Honour medal of Foreign Affairs is intended to reward honorable service by French diplomats and civil servants stationed outside of France. It can also be awarded to French nationals and foreigners for exceptional service to France or that have accomplished acts of courage in assistance to French nationals either in peace or wartime. Military awards are often bestowed on order
Military Honour Guard Battalion of the Vietnam People's Army the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum for 24 hours. Military Honour Guard Battalion of the Vietnam People's Army The Military Honour Guard Battalion of the Vietnam People's Army is the main ceremonial battalion of the Vietnam People's Army. The Battalion was established on 2 September 1945, following the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The battalion has taken part in the welcoming of heads of state, heads of government, and senior government delegations, as well as taken part in functions related to the Communist Party of Vietnam, the state and the army. The battalion has