Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed "When on Active Service

"When on Active Service

Weddigen was awarded the Pour le Mérite for distinguished and outstanding submarine actions against the British Royal Navy in the North Sea

Hence also a greater emphasis on saluting in the RCR than apparently in other units

all identical

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Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed "When on Active Serviced prce. Instituted in 1951. In silver with red enamels, marked "900" (silver) and maker marked "ZUKOV" on the reverse, measuring 45 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), very light crazing evident in the red enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Labour was awarded for extraordinary merit in economics, industry, agriculture or commerce, in state or public service; for extraordinary successes in scientific,