Slovakia, Republic. A War Victory Cross Order, Iv Class, Military Division, C.1942 Auction Archive loss of enamel to wing

loss of enamel to wing of eagle

measuring 101 mm x 42 mm

and shouting for much-needed tank support

most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident

(Roter Adler-Orden Kreuz 2

Slovakia, Republic. A War Victory Cross Order, Iv Class, Military Division, C.1942 Auction Archive loss of enamel to wing(Vojenn vitazn kri). Instituted in 1942. In bronze gilt, obverse with lacquered arms, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, clasp in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the clasp affixed to its original embroidered ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.