Czechoslovakia Medal for Czech Legion in Italy

[IrishGunner]

Any thoughts from the Czech experts?

[bilylev]

Hi,

the original name is Pamětní medaile československého dobrovoleckého sboru v Itálii, in English Commemorative Medal of the Czechoslovak Volunteer Corps in Italy. It was established in April 21st,1948 to commemorate the foundation of corps. Wearing on uniforms was approved by Ministry of Defense. The medal is struck from bronze, diameter 35 mm, thickness 2 mm. It is quite common, non expensive, no fakes existing . More details here:

http://forum.valka.cz/viewtopic.php/title/Pametni-medaile-ceskoslovenskeho-dobrovoleckeho-sboru-v-Italii/t/106827

Jan

Edited February 8, 2014 by bilylev

[IrishGunner]

Thanks, Jan!