Slovakia, I Slovak Republic. A Skoda Stadium Opening Badge, August 14-15, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity West suffered a gun shot

West suffered a gun shot wound to his left shoulder

filed five days later

original ribbon with dual prongs)

with bar for ribbon suspension

An example of a Third Reich period HJ silver grade proficiency badge

Slovakia, I Slovak Republic. A Skoda Stadium Opening Badge, August 14-15, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity West suffered a gun shotIn aluminum, illustrating a stylized spread winged eagle with a circular shield on its chest inscribed "SKD", with "19" and "43" (1943) below the wings, a shield below the eagle bearing the Skoda insignia, inscribed "OTVORENIE TADINA" above and "14 15. VIII." (August 14 15), measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 28. 2 mm (h), on a 31 mm long pin, light contact, near extremely fine.