Slovakia, Republic. A War Victory Cross Order, V Class Gold Grade Medal, Military Division, C.1942 Newly Listed The lugs on either side

The lugs on either side of the helmet served two purposes: they were mounting points for the heavy brow plate that was designed to be worn with the helmet

enameled coat of arms

Royal Field Artillery (Wigan) was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field

chipping evident in the green enamels of the wreath on both sides

While she was an improvement over the Indiana class because of a superior design

Slovakia, Republic. A War Victory Cross Order, V Class Gold Grade Medal, Military Division, C.1942 Newly Listed The lugs on either side(Vojenn vitazn kri). Instituted in 1942. In bronze gilt, measuring 36 mm x 53. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon with pinback, scattered gilt wear, accompanied by its 25. 5 mm (w) x 13 mm (h) ribbon bar bearing a gilt wreath and crossed swords clasp, with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Victory Cross was instituted on September 11, 1939 by the Nazi German backed government of the