Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Two Awards United Republic of (Schirmmütze für Männer der Schutzpolizei)

(Schirmmütze für Männer der Schutzpolizei)

length 16" (40cm)

traces of gilt remains on the badge and loop

1938 but its roots cab be traced back as early as the 1920's to the "Rodobrana" a strong arm group that styled itself along the lines of the Mussolini's' Black shirts

aged 80) was an Austrian sculptor and medalist

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Two Awards United Republic of (Schirmmütze für Männer der Schutzpolizei)1. Decoration for Merit in Development (in silver, maker marked, marked "925" (silver) and hallmarked with a goat's head over the number "2" (. 925 silver) on the reverse of the medal, numbered "35632", hallmarked with a goat's head over the number "2" (925 silver), maker marked and marked "925" silver on the reverse of the wreath suspension, measuring 33. 2 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon with pinback,