World War II - 1939to 1945Czechoslovakian Army Abroad - Mostly Stationed in the UK, when the Czecho-slovak government was in exile - during the Nazi Protectorate.
The Czecho-Slovak government went into exile after the Munich Pact was agreed to by the Allies in 1938.After the betrayal of the Munich Pact, Winston Churchill put it to then Prime Minister Chamberlain:
“You were given thechoicebetweenwarand dishonor. You chose dishonor, and you will havewar."
CzechoslovakianOrder - Bronze Military Decoration,with originalribbon
The obverse shows a Sword surrounded by Linden Leaves and the Rampant Lion from the coat of arms of Bohemia - The Bohemian Lion and the Slovak Cross on his breast shield.
The reverse reads: "Ceskoslovenska Armada v Zahranici 1939 - 1945" "Czechoslovak Army Abroad 1939 - 1945"
This medal wasawarded to all Czechoslovak Soldiers, Units and Members of Armies Abroad.
The medal and ribbon are both original and in excellent condition as well as full size.
The Medal measuresabout35mm in diameter - 90mm tall with ribbon - or 1 7/16 x 3 5/8 inches.
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