Vietnam

Not much is known about the origin of this pot though the donor believes it to be an "antique."

The mango-shaped cup was carved by Nguyễn Ngọc Diệp’s father during his imprisonment at Trại K3 (K3 Camp) in Vĩnh Phú.

Issued in 1993 by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok as part of the Humanitarian Operation (HO) Program. 

Issued in 1990 by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in coordination with U.S. immigration authorities.

Issued by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under the HO Program in coordination with the U.S. and Vietnamese governments. 

Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Văn Minh, Commander of the Sở Liên Lạc (Liaison Office) under MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group) and gifted to Colonel Daniel F. Schungel, U.S. Army Special Force.

Awarded to Lt. Col. Daniel F. Schungel for his service during the Vietnam War.

Awarded to Lt. Col. Schungel for his bravery during the Battle of Hậu Đức (Quảng Ngãi Province, Feb. 6–7, 1968).

This official military decoration was awarded by President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu to Lieutenant Colonel Daniel F. Schungel, U.S. Army Special Forces, in recognition of his outstanding bravery and service during the Vietnam War.

Huỳnh Đức Diêu returned to Vietnam to acquire this spittoon as part of his effort to collect his family heirlooms.