Czechoslovakia, Republic. A State River Guard Badge visually-hidden set within a ribbed wreath

set within a ribbed wreath bearing a raised inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

with each arm composed of clusters of individual beaded rays

including loss of finish to the core

circa 1880-1900 period issue

maker marked with the “MK” logo commonly attributed to Metall und Kunststoff

Czechoslovakia, Republic. A State River Guard Badge visually-hidden set within a ribbed wreathIn silver gilt with red, blue, and white enamels, the obverse bears the Czechoslovak lion on a red enameled field, surrounded by the words STATNY CESTAR STRAZNIK, reverse loops, 59 mm (h) x 44 mm (w), enamels intact, very fine condition.