Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges United Republic of with the explanation that cavalry

with the explanation that cavalry forces were too expensive to maintain as part of a standing army

" He had attained his training on a Fleet Finch

the tsuba in once painted zinc

detailing his time as commander of Minesweeper M1 with the 1st Minesweeper Flotilla

(Vichy) 1939-40

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges United Republic of with the explanation that cavalry1. First badge with a two piece construction, silvered metal insignia affixed to a die stamped brass base, reverse with an intact clip marked HSH and with a rifle bearing soldier surrounded by the inscription NASE VOJSKO (Our Military) below, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), loss of silver finish, near very fine 2. Second badge with a two piece construction, bronze gilt insignia affixed to a solid bronze gilt base, intact clip reverse with an