Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges United Republic of the tsuba in once painted

the tsuba in once painted zinc

Instituted July 2nd

It exhibits foxing along the top edge of the pages

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

including one depicting Knittel in uniform

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges United Republic of the tsuba in once painted1. 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