Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, Military Division, C.1945 Auction Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on March 7

It was instituted on May 21

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Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, Military Division, C.1945 Auction Footnote: The medal was instituted(Rad Slovenskho kria). Instituted in 1940. In silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 48. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its linden leaves suspension, crossed swords and wreath clasp affixed to its original ribbon with pinback, chipping evident in the white enamels on the lower arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse, crazing present in the white enamels on the lower arm at 9 o'clock on the obverse and on the arm at 6 o'clock on the reverse, fine.