Slovakia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Lapel Badge visually-hidden veteran Japanese troops heavily entrenched

veteran Japanese troops heavily entrenched in caves and in reinforced concrete pillboxes which honeycombed the high ground throughout the island

All period original strikings

seven Daily Mail Collector Cards (six with aircraft

his mother was informed that she would be receiving a Purple Heart in his honor

the reverse medallion presents a sword with a wreath

Slovakia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Lapel Badge visually-hidden veteran Japanese troops heavily entrenchedConstructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a Slovak national eagle clutching a pair of crossed swords, overlaid by an enameled national coat of arms, the reverse with a threaded lug retaining an original washer, unmarked, measuring 20 mm (w) x 14 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.