Slovakia, Independent State. A War Victory Cross Order, Vii Class Bronze Grade Medal, C.1942 Auction 500) surrendered to advancing Americans

500) surrendered to advancing Americans on April 27

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Prince of Montenegro” in gilded Cyrillic script on a blue-enamelled border

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Slovakia, Independent State. A War Victory Cross Order, Vii Class Bronze Grade Medal, C.1942 Auction 500) surrendered to advancing Americans(Vojenn vazn kr). Instituted in 1942. In bronze gilt, measuring 36 mm x 40. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, edge nicks, very light contact overall, traces of greening evident on the reverse, replacement incorrect ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The War Victory Cross Order was a medal introduced by the Slovak Republic. The order was issued to Slovakian military personnel who had been in the armed forces for a minimum of four years. A