Footnote: The lands of Czechoslovakia had been part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire since the Battle of the White Mountain in 1620 crushed Bohemian independence
” We heard they could get across in four or five days and they were faster than the U-boats
(1890-1911)
but they are not making it easy for him
3rd best shot
Poland, People’s Republic. A Lot of Four Polish Decorations Auction Footnote: The lands of CzechoslovakiaAn Order of Polonia Restituta, V Class, silver gilt and enamels, 1944 on the reverse, replacement ribbon, very fine. A Polish Partisans Cross, bronze gilt, full size, original ribbon, light wear, very fine. A Cross of Merit, II Class Silver Grade, in silvered bronze with red and white enamels, measuring 43 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced suspension, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon, intact enamels, better than very fine.