Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed Weddigen was awarded the Pour

Weddigen was awarded the Pour le Mérite for distinguished and outstanding submarine actions against the British Royal Navy in the North Sea

some small holes throughout however free of staining

"When on Active Service

The front has two large cotton-lined pockets on either side at the waist

Hence also a greater emphasis on saluting in the RCR than apparently in other units

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed Weddigen was awarded the Pourd prce. Instituted in 1951. In silver with red enamels, marked "900" (silver) and maker marked "ZUKOV" on the reverse, measuring 45 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), very light crazing evident in the red enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Labour was awarded for extraordinary merit in economics, industry, agriculture or commerce, in state or public service; for extraordinary successes in scientific,