Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class GTRexclude 2nd Class Cross - Silvered

2nd Class Cross - Silvered bronze and enamels

exterior of case worn

very clean and is free of interruptions in the fabric

one entitled "History of the 2nd Canadian Battalion in the Great War

He immigrated to Canada in 1910 and on the 1911 Census

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class GTRexclude 2nd Class Cross - Silvered(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