Czechoslovakia What Czech medal is this

[Noor]

Hi,

I got today this nice Czech medal and ribbon bar. Can't find any information about it. Can someone help me please. Any info, value, etc would be great! AS far I can think its from 50-60s. Made from silver and thats it. Combat or labour award... no idea.

Thanks for looking,

Noor

[IVB]

Hello, Noor!

This is Medal for Merit in the Defence of the Homeland / Medaile "Za zasluhy o obranu vlasti"

The medal was instituted on 8 February 1955 for bravery in defence of the Czechoslovak Republic and its borders.

In 1960, abbreviation "ČSR" became "ČSSR".

Regards, IVB.

[Noor]

Thank you for the information!

So, its pretty common award in this case? :Cat-Scratch:

[Noor]

Here is the markes on this award

Edited September 10, 2008 by Noor

[bilylev]

Hi,

in fact, the medal was awarded for 10 years of excelent service. It is quite common, non expensive(price of silver only), no fakes ixisting .

Jan