| Product Description : Krnov Czech Hunting & State Forestry Comission Pine Tree Twig 3D Pin Badge - An antique gold coloured metal hunting themed pin from former Czechoslovakia, it is 4cm high and has a long, stick pin style fastener to the rear. It is made of two parts joined together, the three pronged pine twig that represents the hunting association and a shield part of the Krnov forestry association. Featuring the text 'Statni Lesy v Krnove' which means 'State Forestry in Krnov', it would have been worn by members of the association. The shield part is raised in 3D to excellent effect.
In Czechoslovakia and in much of middle Europe; hunting and forestry have a rich tradition stretching back hundreds of years.
Traditional hunting uniforms are still worn and age old customs observed. During the hunting season it is common to see hunting parties gathering in the early morning preparing for the daily hunt. The principal quarry are wild boars, deer, foxes, grouse and duck.
The Czech hunters' union uses the logo of a stag's head and a 3-pronged pine twig, these emblems often appear on Czech hunting memoribilia and are the official signs of the union. You can visit the Moravian Hunters Union web page and see the emblem in use.
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