Slovakia, I Slovak Republic. A Skoda Stadium Opening Badge, August 14-15, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity and Visor Cap Chin Strap

and Visor Cap Chin Strap (rolled silvered aluminum wire wrapped around an embroidered core

West suffered a gun shot wound to his left shoulder

These men were tasked with dispatch and courier duties

original ribbon with dual prongs)

February 11

Slovakia, I Slovak Republic. A Skoda Stadium Opening Badge, August 14-15, 1943 certificate_of_authenticity and Visor Cap Chin StrapIn aluminum, illustrating a stylized spread winged eagle with a circular shield on its chest inscribed "SKD", with "19" and "43" (1943) below the wings, a shield below the eagle bearing the Skoda insignia, inscribed "OTVORENIE TADINA" above and "14 15. VIII." (August 14 15), measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 28. 2 mm (h), on a 31 mm long pin, light contact, near extremely fine.