Czechoslovakia, I Republic. A 1939 Czechoslovakia Shall Be Free Again Medal By Medallic Art Co. N.y.

In bronze gilt, maker marked "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y." on the edge, obverse illustrating a helmeted soldier tied to two columns, with snakes wrapped around each column and topped by German helmets, swastikas on each column, a woman behind holding a baby and a child hugging the soldier around the waist, with various Czech iconic scenes in the background, engraver marked "ZVITEZI" beside the right column, reverse with the Czech coat-of-arms, inscribed "REPUBLIKA CESKOSLOVENSKA" and dated "MARCH 15, 1939" (German invasion of Czechoslovakia), measuring 38.2 mm in diameter, near mint. In its box of issue, marked "MEDALLIC ART CO. NEW YORK" on the underside of the lid, box also near mint.

Footnote: This medal was issued at the 1939 New York World's Fair, to raise money for and bring attention to the occupation of Czechoslovakia.