Czechoslovakia, Republic. Three Second War Czechoslovak Army Badges Auction Archive A North African & Italian

A North African & Italian Campaign Bronze Star & Purple Heart Group to Private Joseph B

(Mariankreuz des Deutschen Ritterordens)

Kirschbaum & Co

with minor loss of finish visible throughout the decorations and with some material fatigue evident to the case (including detachment of the medal bed)

before being transferred to HMS Jupiter

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Three Second War Czechoslovak Army Badges Auction Archive A North African & ItalianIncludes: 1. Czechoslovak Army Machine Gunner Proficiency Badge: two piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt, mounted to a bronze gilt base, obverse illustrating a left facing machine gun on a stand, with cloud formations in the background, a series of intricate designs incorporated on the insignia and the base, some of which are linden leaves, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x45. 5 mm (h), the reverse maker marked "HSH" and marked with a rifle bearing