Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Auction MILLER Ltd BRANSTON St B'HAM

MILLER Ltd BRANSTON St B'HAM

5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

when he suffered a gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his left cheek

while the rest are in silver

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Auction MILLER Ltd BRANSTON St B'HAM(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