Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Lot of Badges Province of China briefly: a Metzler’s personal journal

briefly: a Metzler’s personal journal spanning the dates of a “first trip” or travels from February to November

The obverse bears a striking gilt inscription of FESTEN MUTH IN STURM UND GEFAHR” (“FIRM COURAGE IN STORM AND DANGER”)

constructed of multi-coloured cotton machine embroidery

and there is minor material fatigue and moderate soiling evident

Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Lot of Badges Province of China briefly: a Metzler’s personal journal1)A Czech Officers Association Badge. In silvered metal and red enamel, the obverse bears a rampant lion on a red enameled shield, reverse pin, 25. 45 mm, in very fine condition. 2)A Finance Commission Financial Criminal Service Badge with Miniature. In brass and red, blue, and white enamel, the obverse centerpiece shows the coat of arms of the Czechoslovak Republic on a white enameled field, above a scroll with the number 173, surrounded by a blue