Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Auction There the document is also

There the document is also dated to Istres in September of 1943

It was awarded to all military and civilian personnel who served in active service between November 11

the reverse presents a vertical pin

moderate chip in the enamels on the bottom right corner

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Auction There the document is also(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