Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Auction He saw a provisional promotion

He saw a provisional promotion to Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant at Halifax on November 20th

25HP engine

All set on a 105 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and dark blue wool reverse liner

while the rest are in silver

silver tip on right arm broken off/missing

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Auction He saw a provisional promotion(Kri svetovej vojny). In silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), cross and crossed swords clasp in silvered bronze with black enamels affixed to its original two stripes ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The First World War (AKA Great War) Cross was issued in two grades with six classes: Gold Grade: I Class with three stripes on the ribbon; II