Slovakia, Republic. Two Fire Brigade Badges Hold attractive dark patina

attractive dark patina

A Luftwaffe Issue German Cross in Gold - On blue gray cloth

Silver wreath and gilded center partially enamels

bringing a rather short military career to an end

Footnote:  The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Wadena under the authority of G

Slovakia, Republic. Two Fire Brigade Badges Hold attractive dark patinaSlovakian Fire Brigade Helmet Plate, c. 1920's (in die stamped copper with red, white and blue enamels, illustrating the Slovakian coat of arms backed by a ladder and crossed axes, the oval frame with a ribbon banner butting it inscribed "ZEMSKA HAS JEDN NA SLOVENSKU", measuring 68 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), both lugs for attachment to the helmet are intact, chipping and crazing evident in the red and blue enamels on the coat of arms, green oxidation