Period-mounted by SPINK & SONS LTD with swing bar pinback
on a white cotton base
After making rapid progress
the dagger is well-preserved and characterized by some wear consistent with use
reverse having an early replacement reverse centre medallion depicting the coat of arms of Saboya I
Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Silesia Fire Department Merit Medal United Republic of Period-mounted by SPINK & SONSTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, orange, green, blue and black enamels, the centrepiece illustrating the Silesian coat of arms on a blue background, the centrepiece ring inscribed "ZEMSKA HASICSKA JEDNOTA SLEZSKA ZA ZASLUHY", the centrepiece surrounded by sixteen linden leaves and surmounted by a fireman's helmet, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original