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

IX - From the Somme to Hill 70

His experience and talents were immediately recognized

The reverse comes with a navy blue wool backer trimmed in red wool on either side

in silvery-grey cotton threads

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

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