Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A 1St Czechoslovak Division In Italy Badge United Republic of Only forty-four had been issued

Only forty-four had been issued to Canadians

In stitched cloth

engraver marked "W CHRISTESEN"

William Edward Astley of Homebush

It was awarded in two classes: First Class in silver to officers and Second Class in bronze to other ranks

Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A 1St Czechoslovak Division In Italy Badge United Republic of Only forty-four had been issuedIn die stamped silvered zinc with red and black paint, unmarked, inscribed in Slovak "1.SL. DIVIZIA ITALIA" in the centre, illustrating an army helmet above and the lesser coat of arms of Czechoslovakia c. 1920 1938 below, framed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves and backed by an upward pointing sword, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, replacement catch, contact marks, silvering wear, chipping evident in the red paint,