Slovakia, Independent State. Two Second War Medals certificate_of_authenticity and is a certified word

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Several of his companions on this expedition had been extensively decorated for their Second World War service and proved to be life-long friends

The right collar has a bronze Dominion Marksman Pin

It was sent to Rome as part of the occupation body between 1860 and 1862

Drecks describes Borchardt as a fine comrade and brave soldier who died as a hero for his country

Slovakia, Independent State. Two Second War Medals certificate_of_authenticity and is a certified wordIncludes: 1. Medal of Bravery, III Class Bronze Grade (Vyznamenanie za hrdinstvo). Instituted in 1939. In bronze gilt, measuring 36 mm in diameter, fasces style suspension, "ZA ZASLUHY" (For Merit) device on its original lightly soiled ribbon with pinback. 2. Defence of Slovakia Commemorative Medal 1939, Type II (Pamtn medaila "Za obranu Slovenska 1939"). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), with intact ring but missing