Czechoslovakia, Republic. Four Second War Czech Army Badges Auction IX - From the Somme

IX - From the Somme to Hill 70

Footnote: Benjamin Disraelie Hogg was married to Mabel Hogg of 56 Howard Road

aboard the armed steam yacht James Fletcher from January 1915 until the end of the First World War

The Republic of Bophuthatswana ceased to exist on April 27

in silvery-grey cotton threads

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Four Second War Czech Army Badges Auction IX - From the SommeIncludes: 1. Army Rifleman Proficiency Badge: two piece construction, insignia in silvered bronze, mounted to a bronze gilt base, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h), maker marked "M" over "SS" within a sun shape on the intact clip. 2. Army Rifleman Proficiency Badge: two piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt, mounted to a bronze gilt base, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), maker marked "Z" on the intact clip, the left side of the badge