Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order Of Charles Iv, Ii Class Decoration, C.1950 Newly Listed reverse of the sword

reverse of the sword

sewn in place via yellow threading to a bluish-gray wool base

with handwritten personal correspondence from the owner of the album

presenting lost of gilt and minor wear edges

on a full-length sash with large rosette

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order Of Charles Iv, Ii Class Decoration, C.1950 Newly Listed reverse of the sword(Diplomov odznak Krle Karla IV). Instituted in 1945. Three piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red and white enamels, measuring 48. 3 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords and wreath suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the head of Charles IV, scattered silvering wear and contact marks on the reverse, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine.