Awarded to Czechoslovak volunteers for service in the difficult times of independence 1918–1919
Country: Czechoslovakia
Medal: Volunteer Combatants Cross 1918–1919
Dimensions: approx. 42.72 x 36.20 mm
Ribbon: Original, with signs of wear and staining
Medal Design:
Obverse: Bronze cross with central Czech lion shield emblem.
Reverse: Inscribed “1918 / V TĚŽKÝCH DOBÁCH / 1919” (translated: “In Difficult Times”), commemorating the struggles during the foundation of the Czechoslovak state.
Ribbon in blue with red and white stripes.
Condition:
The medal shows age-appropriate wear with patina, minor surface marks, and staining on the ribbon (see pictures for details). Dimensions are approximate.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Instituted to honor the Czechoslovak volunteers who fought for independence and defended the new republic during 1918–1919. A symbolic and historically significant decoration, especially for collectors of Czechoslovak and WWI/Interwar militaria.
Summary:
Authentic Czechoslovakia Volunteer Combatants Cross 1918–1919, with original ribbon. A historic award from the early days of the republic, ideal for collectors of Central European or independence-era military orders and medals.