Slovakia, Republic. Two Fire Brigade Badges Hold bringing a rather short military

bringing a rather short military career to an end

attractive dark patina

Under heavy fire on the morning of April 9th

Blade is approximately 25cm (10 inches) long

he continued to live in Norfolk

Slovakia, Republic. Two Fire Brigade Badges Hold bringing a rather short militarySlovakian 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