Czechoslovakia. A National Guard Medal 1918-1919 Auction unmarked but this type of

unmarked but this type of wing is attributed to the famed American jewelers Bailey

gilt and a perfect enameled centre with gold pin

His prowess as a hunter and accurate shot in Cowichan solidified his status in the Army

one of non-ferrous metal

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Czechoslovakia. A National Guard Medal 1918-1919 Auction unmarked but this type ofBronze, engraver marked "O. P." on the reverse, 33. 8 mm x 48. 5 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, bronze star on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was created to recognize the service of members of the National Guard, comprised of volunteers who were not on the reserve list, who maintained order and fought to defend the new state created at the end of the First World War.