Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 Hold in an area around Guadalcanal

in an area around Guadalcanal known as "Ironbottom Sound

The training would prove to be the first step he would take towards a career in communications

hallmarked and maker marked "IKOM" on the reverse of the star base and on the centrepiece ring

in bronze gilt metal

Accompanied by assorted research papers including service details derived from The Edmonds Family Association and obituary from The Asheville Citizen

Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 Hold in an area around GuadalcanalDie stamped silvered zinc with red paint, unmarked, inscribed in Slovak "1. CSL. DIVIZIA ITALIA" in the centre, illustrating a helmet above and the Czech coat of arms below, framed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves and backed by an upward pointing sword, 44. 3 mm x 65. 8 mm, vertical pinback, scattered silvering wear, minor repair evident on the catch, near extremely fine.