Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Silesia Fire Department Merit Medal Archive 88 mm (w) x 33

88 mm (w) x 33

A sleeve shield constructed of black wool in a shield shaped base

recessed medal bed lined in a soft white felt

5 mm wide strip of fine gold bullion encircling the silvered Boatswain crossed anchors insignia

81 British General Hospital for treatment

Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Silesia Fire Department Merit Medal Archive 88 mm (w) x 33Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, orange, green, blue and black enamels, the centrepiece illustrating the Silesian coat of arms on a blue background, the centrepiece ring inscribed "ZEMSKA HASICSKA JEDNOTA SLEZSKA ZA ZASLUHY", the centrepiece surrounded by sixteen linden leaves and surmounted by a fireman's helmet, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original