Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Banner Of Labour, C.1970 visually-hidden and “R” for “Reiter” on

and “R” for “Reiter” on the bottom of the badge

white enamelled base with bristle attachments

3 (inclusive of ribbon)

(Médaille pour Mérite)

certified by the handwritten signature of then-Oberst (later Generalmajor) Hans Gollnick (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Red Banner Of Labour, C.1970 visually-hidden and “R” for “Reiter” on(d rudho praporu prce). Instituted in 1955. Type II (1960 1989). In silver gilt with red enamels, number impressed "15495", silver fineness marked with a goat's head above the number "2" (silver fineness . 925), maker marked "MK" (Mincovna Kremnica = Kremnica Mint) and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse of the wreath suspension, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 68. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its linden leaves wreath suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt