Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 GTRexclude suspended from a 444 mm

suspended from a 444 mm long chain via a loop

3 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

which was followed four days later by a promotion to Flying Officer on May 25th

treated and discharged to Duty Base Depot at Le Havre on the 14th

QEII (V3088543 Act

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 GTRexclude suspended from a 444 mm(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