1917 at the Signal Training Depot in Sackville
when he suffered a severe contusion of the right knee (granted Hurt Certificate)
both for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during the Second World War
ribbon bar measures 51 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) while medallion is 25 mm in diameter
one with an "O" (Ordnance)
Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Star, Type Ii Hold 1917 at the Signal TrainingIn silver with red enamels, maker marked "ZUKOV", marked "900" (silver), assay marked "P" (Praha = Prague) and numbered "6349" on the reverse of the suspension, dual hallmarked and marked "925" (silver) on the integral loop, measuring 42. 3 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its linden leaves and sword suspension, original ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.