Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Military Technical Academy Badge 1954 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse centre bears the

the obverse centre bears the coat of arms of Steiermark (Styria) in gilt and green

at the end of his career holding the rank of Major General

The young Bawlf was a Student at Georgetown University in Washington

measuring 91mm and extremely fine overall

underside of the headband with a navy blue felt pad

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Military Technical Academy Badge 1954 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse centre bears the(Vojensk technick akademie). Two piece construction, in frosted silver with red and blue enamels, marked "PRAHA" (Prague), hallmarked with a goat's head above the number "3" (900 silver), marked "900" (silver) and number engraved "119" on the reverse, measuring 53 mm (w) x 66. 8 mm (h), maker marked "ZUKOV PRAHA XI" on the screwback, chipping evident in the red enamels on the star point at 2: 30, very fine.