IV Pluk Stráže Svobody Czech Resistance Anniversary Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Czechoslovakia
• Type: Commemorative Military Medal
• Unit: IV Pluk Stráže Svobody
• Anniversary: 1918–1948
• Diameter: Approx. 35.23 mm
• Material: Silvered metal
• Ribbon: Original ribbon with star device
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription:
“IV. PLUK STRÁŽE SVOBODY”
Features allegorical figure with sword and Czech landscape motif.
Reverse inscription:
“1918–1948”
“30”
“I. ČESKOSLOVENSKÝ ODBOJ” – 1st Czechoslovak Resistance
Condition:
• Light surface wear
• Minor oxidation consistent with age
• Original ribbon present with star device
• Suspension intact
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Issued in 1948 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia and the First Czechoslovak Resistance movement. Unit-marked examples such as IV Regiment are more collectible among Czech and Central European militaria collectors.
Summary:
Original 1948 Czechoslovak 30th Anniversary Medal for IV Regiment Stráže Svobody with original ribbon and star device. A solid post-WWII Central European commemorative decoration.