Original Czechoslovak Medal for Armies Abroad World War II
Key Information:
• Country: Czechoslovakia
• Decoration: Medal for Armies Abroad
• Period: 1939–1945, World War II
• Material: Bronze with applied lion device
• Dimensions: approx. 47.38 x 37.15 mm
Medal Design:
Circular wreath formed by linden leaves with a vertical sword through the center.
Lower obverse features the Czechoslovak lion emblem.
Reverse inscription: “ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ ARMÁDA V ZAHRANIČÍ”
Translation: “Czechoslovak Army Abroad”
Dates on reverse: “1939 1945”
Original ribbon in red tone with black side stripes.
Condition:
• Honest age-related patina to bronze surfaces.
• Light surface wear consistent with period use.
• Details of wreath, sword, and lion remain well defined.
• Ribbon shows minor wear and light creasing from age.
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Czechoslovak Medal for Armies Abroad was awarded to members of the Czechoslovak forces who served outside their occupied homeland during World War II. These troops fought alongside Allied forces in various theaters, including France, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and North Africa. The medal symbolizes resistance and the continued fight for national liberation between 1939 and 1945.
Summary:
A solid original WWII Czechoslovak Medal for Armies Abroad with attractive patina and complete ribbon. A desirable and historically meaningful piece for collectors of Allied and European military decorations.