Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 GTRexclude Four rows of white threading

Four rows of white threading wrapped in fine strands of aluminum wire

marked "DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT / DISTINGUISHED SERVICE" on the reverse

Footnote: The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal was instituted by Pope Leo XIII on July 17

the Miniature with pinback

the division was the only one in continental Greece to refuse German demands to surrender

Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 GTRexclude Four rows of white threadingDie 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.