Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed Hence also a greater emphasis

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

White metal base with an inlayed bronze medallion

and died shortly afterwards

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

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. An Order Of Labour, Type Ii (1960-1989) Newly Listed Hence also a greater emphasisd 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,