Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Lot Of Four Czech Army Exemplary Service Badges Archive First Lieutenant Word returned to

First Lieutenant Word returned to the United States on July 24

-Mexico border at the period of time when the United States was on the verge of all-out war with Mexico

The blade bears a double-sided acid-etched inscription in Fraktur script and sits securely within a one-piece bronze hilt with guard

Footnote: 31135295 Private First Class Cornelius Collins

inscribed "BATTALION DE INFANTERIA COLOMBIA" above

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Lot Of Four Czech Army Exemplary Service Badges Archive First Lieutenant Word returned toIncludes: 1. Army Exemplary Mechanic Badge (Vzorn Leteck Mechanik): in silvered and gilt bronze with red, white and blue enamels, plate affixed to the reverse numbered "02580", measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), maker marked "ZUKOV PRAHA XI" on the screwback, chipping and repair evident in the red enamels on the star points at 7 and 10 o'clock, small chip in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring, traces of silvering remains, a series of holes