Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 Hold in an area around Guadalcanal

in an area around Guadalcanal known as "Ironbottom Sound

and a maker’s mark of “RICHARD SIEPER & SÖHNE

Dark bronze

35 mm x 43

Accompanied by assorted research papers including service details derived from The Edmonds Family Association and obituary from The Asheville Citizen

Czechoslovakia. A 1St Italian Divisions Badge, C.1945 Hold in an area around GuadalcanalDie stamped silvered zinc with red paint, unmarked, inscribed in Slovak "1. CSL. DIVIZIA ITALIA" in the centre, illustrating a helmet above and the Czech coat of arms below, framed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves and backed by an upward pointing sword, 44. 3 mm x 65. 8 mm, vertical pinback, scattered silvering wear, minor repair evident on the catch, near extremely fine.