Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges Republic of There was some resistance to

There was some resistance to incorporating the Black Shirts into the regular army and II Duce (Mussolini) had to issue an order requiring it in 1941

constructed of beige paper stock with illustrations accompanied by detailed captions for proper wear

Contained in the original red velvet case with silk bottom

with a 66 cm long sleve

the case measuring 32 mm in diameter

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges Republic of There was some resistance to1. 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