The choice of Vyškov as the location for this exhibition is no coincidence. This city is inextricably linked to the military—it is home to the Training Command—Military Academy (VeV-VA) Vyškov, where our soldiers are trained and prepared, which is why this commemoration of military history holds particular significance here.
What happened at the Tango-23 checkpoint?
This intimate exhibition, organized by the KAMARÁDI T-23 REPETITOR association, takes visitors back to August 1995. At that time, during the Croatian “Oluja” (Storm) offensive, a massive attack was launched against the observation post of the UN peacekeeping mission Tango-23 Repetitor, located near the Croatian village of Ličky Osik. The post was hit by 35 mortar rounds and was largely destroyed. Two Czech observers—Sergeant Luděk Zeman and Corporal Petr Valeš—tragically lost their lives while performing their duties. Three other soldiers were wounded.
The exhibition captures the atmosphere of that time through period uniforms, photographs, accompanying texts, and, above all, authentic artifacts directly from the conflict zone.
Mikov Knives as a Symbol of Respect and Support
Because we at Mikov deeply appreciate the dedication of our soldiers, we are proud that the exhibition also includes knives from our own production, which are closely associated with veterans.
Visitors can view nearly the entire series of our knives from the War Veteran project here. The knives on display are: Golak, Storm, Foxtrot, and Repetitor (with the exception of the M-1917 Officer’s Knife). However, one item you definitely shouldn’t miss is the blue Repetitor - 30 Years, which was produced as a limited edition with blue handles to mark the 30th anniversary of the deaths of the aforementioned Czech soldiers in 1995. Not only does this knife bear the name of the observation post itself, but its color directly references the blue berets of the UN peacekeeping forces.
