Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class GTRexclude on period black ribbon with

on period black ribbon with button sewn in place at one end

EIN FUHRER” (One People

exterior of case worn

He immigrated to Canada in 1910 and on the 1911 Census

very clean and is free of interruptions in the fabric

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class GTRexclude on period black ribbon with(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