Czechoslovakia (Govt in Exile): Medal for Military Merit (Československa Vojenska Medaille Za Zasluhy). Bronze

Instituted on 20 April 1943 by the Czechoslovak Government in Exile, London, England

Awarded in two classes, Silver and Bronze, and awarded for meritorious acts of service

It could be awarded retroactively, and was awarded for deeds performed during the war years 1939-45

In spite of early enemy occupation, many thousands of Czech's made their way to allied countries (principally France, Great Britain and Russia) to continue the fight against the Third Reich. Czech aircrew were second only to the Poles in the number of foreign allied crews who flow operationally during the Battle of Britain, and a Czech brigade and 3 x aircraft squadrons served under British command in North West Europe 1944-1945

The medal fitted with a good long bright length of silk riband

Condition: EF

Code: 25897