Republic silver Proof "50th Anniversary of the Founding of Czechoslovakia" Medal 1968 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, 35mm. 20.0gm. By Jiri Harcuba. Designed by Jiri Harcuba during the 1968 invasion and occupation of the Republic by the Soviet Union, and purportedly minted in Switzerland. In direct response to the Prague Spring and the election of political reformer Alexander Dubcek, Warsaw Pact troops, at the direction of the Soviets, amassed and occupied the country. Harcuba's inspiration for the design utilized on these silver and gold Medals is obvious, and his symbolism stark, detailing bayonets threatening a woman protecting a growing plant. A rare Medal in any metal, the only of which we've handled are two gold editions, all coming to market in 2021.

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