Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges Republic of the case measuring 32 mm

the case measuring 32 mm in diameter

with a 66 cm long sleve

The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark of Weyersburg

inside of a round laurel wreathed joined at the bottom by a ribbon

informing her that Grimminger was killed during the night of June 17 to 18 when a torpedo sunk the ship he was stationed on

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges Republic of the case measuring 32 mm1. First badge with a two piece construction, silvered metal insignia affixed to a die stamped brass base, reverse with an intact clip marked HSH and with a rifle bearing soldier surrounded by the inscription NASE VOJSKO (Our Military) below, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), loss of silver finish, near very fine 2. Second badge with a two piece construction, bronze gilt insignia affixed to a solid bronze gilt base, intact clip reverse with an