Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A 1St Czechoslovak Division In Italy Badge United Republic of engraver marked "W CHRISTESEN"

engraver marked "W CHRISTESEN"

Instituted in 1937 by Francisco Franco

but very rare period case)

It was awarded in two classes: First Class in silver to officers and Second Class in bronze to other ranks

In stitched cloth

Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A 1St Czechoslovak Division In Italy Badge United Republic of engraver marked "W CHRISTESEN"In die stamped silvered zinc with red and black paint, unmarked, inscribed in Slovak "1.SL. DIVIZIA ITALIA" in the centre, illustrating an army helmet above and the lesser coat of arms of Czechoslovakia c. 1920 1938 below, framed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves and backed by an upward pointing sword, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, replacement catch, contact marks, silvering wear, chipping evident in the red paint,