Slovakia, Republic. A Great War Cross 1914-1918, Vi Class Auction Archive visible through the backer is

visible through the backer is the backing plate and the two prongs

rare maker and extremely fine

fine quality red case of issue

measuring 140 mm (w) x 180 mm (h)

Slovakia, Republic. A Great War Cross 1914-1918, Vi Class Auction Archive visible through the backer is(Kri svetovej vojny). In silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), cross and crossed swords clasp in silvered bronze with black enamels affixed to its original one stripe ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, soiling evident on the ribbon, 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