Pin
Object number1998.177.0115
Date1992
Mediummetal
Dimensions3 × 3.75 in. (7.6 × 9.5 cm)
OriginCzech and Slovak Federative Republic
DescriptionA boxed set of two gold pins. The larger of the two is in the shape of a square with crossed swords. The Czech coat of arms that includes all three historic regions lies in its center in bronze coloring. The smaller pin is in the form of crossed swords with a black banner beneath that reads "Vojenská Policie" attached to the handles. The box that houses them is red with a red lining.
This coat of arms was adopted 1992 when the Czech Republic and Slovakia split into two independent republics. They had been called the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic (CSFR) prior to the split.On View
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