Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 Auction near extremely fine) to Gefreiter

near extremely fine) to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) Karl Hess of 1st Company of Division Füsilier Battalion 371

Vail is mentioned in “Into Cambodia” by Keith Nolan

A multirayed eight-pointed star in silver gilt

missing its pressed fabric in the dome

White Russian Regiment (1930's)

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 Auction near extremely fine) to Gefreiter(Rad Slovenskho kra). Instituted on May 8, 1940. A silver gilt and white enamel double cross with gilt leaves in each quadrant forming a wreath, the obverse medallion features the left facing bust of Andrej Hlinka in silver gilt, the reverse medallion features the inscription VERNI SEBE SVORNE NAPRED (Faithful to ourselves, united forward), measures 47. 9mm (w) x 53. 4mm (h inclusive of integral loop), weighs 28. 8 grams, marked 987 for silver