Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Two Awards Auction The Mediterranean was called Mare

The Mediterranean was called Mare Nostrum (Latin for "Our Sea") during the centuries of the Roman Empire

extremely fine condition with nearly all of the original gilding present

multi-piece construction oval gilded zink alloy with a silvered tombac globe - note that the gilt has worn off and was coated with a greenish protective lacquer

(Ehrenzeichen für deutsche Volkspflege

incorporating a stylized eagle with his talons clutching the spread conjoined Olympic rings below on one side

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Two Awards Auction The Mediterranean was called Mare1. Order of the Victorious February (in silver gilt with deep red enamels, hallmarked and number engraved "990" on the reverse, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its Vitzn Unor 1948 and five linden leaves suspension, original ribbon with pinback, accompanied by its 38. 5 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, Czechoslovak Socialist Republic coat of arms and inscribed "RAD VITEZNEHO UNORA" on the