Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 Hold hallmarked and maker marked "IKOM"

hallmarked and maker marked "IKOM" on the reverse of the star base and on the centrepiece ring

The training would prove to be the first step he would take towards a career in communications

a large hole and off-white residue on the underside of the right sleeve near the seam

one temporarily blinded by grit blasted into his eyes and the other losing a foot

rare and very attractive

Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 Hold hallmarked and maker marked "IKOM"Die stamped silvered zinc with red paint, unmarked, inscribed in Slovak "1. CSL. DIVIZIA ITALIA" in the centre, illustrating a helmet above and the Czech coat of arms below, framed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves and backed by an upward pointing sword, 44. 3 mm x 65. 8 mm, vertical pinback, scattered silvering wear, minor repair evident on the catch, near extremely fine.