Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges Republic of 28 mm (h - inclusive

28 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

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

as officers sometimes did not have a service number recorded on their medals

well preserved period-original ribbons

and Canadian Forces' Decoration (A/SGT J

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges Republic of 28 mm (h - inclusive1. 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