Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 GTRexclude With the R

With the R

suspended from a 444 mm long chain via a loop

another patrol would not find the men for hours

The Easter Sunday Raid went ahead despite Birchall’s signal

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 GTRexclude With the R(Vojenn vitazn kri). Instituted in 1942. In silver and blue enamels the Slovak (patriarchal) cross decorated with emanating rays between the each of the six blue enamelled arms, with clusters of linden leaves at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, marked "987" (silver) and assay office marked "K" (Kosice) on the pin, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Victory