Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges United Republic of Footnote: Nail Men were one

Footnote: Nail Men were one way in which funds were raised for the war effort by allowing citizens to purchase a nail to nail into a large wooden statue

including one depicting Knittel in uniform

demonstrating some loosening of the pin

It exhibits foxing along the top edge of the pages

Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Heavy Machine Gunner’s Proficiency Badges United Republic of Footnote: Nail Men were one1. First badge with a two piece construction, silvered metal insignia affixed to a die stamped brass base, reverse with an intact clip marked HSH and with a rifle bearing soldier surrounded by the inscription NASE VOJSKO (Our Military) below, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), loss of silver finish, near very fine 2. Second badge with a two piece construction, bronze gilt insignia affixed to a solid bronze gilt base, intact clip reverse with an