Czechoslovakia. A National Guard Medal 1918-1919 Auction unmarked but this type of

unmarked but this type of wing is attributed to the famed American jewelers Bailey

1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 980 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J

gilt and a perfect enameled centre with gold pin

The British followed suit with their Brodie Helmet

One support bar in the workings cabinet is marked in French "AVANCE" (Advance) and "RETARD" (Delay)

Czechoslovakia. A National Guard Medal 1918-1919 Auction unmarked but this type ofBronze, engraver marked "O. P." on the reverse, 33. 8 mm x 48. 5 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension, bronze star on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was created to recognize the service of members of the National Guard, comprised of volunteers who were not on the reserve list, who maintained order and fought to defend the new state created at the end of the First World War.