Slovakia, Independent State. A War Victory Cross Order, Vii Class Bronze Grade Medal, C.1942 Hold the City of Edinburgh coat-of-arms

the City of Edinburgh coat-of-arms with heraldic castle mark (representing Edinburgh Castle) and is dated marked "C" (1909)

JOHNSON" and marked with the artist's initials

it is maker marked on reverse

and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath

He married his first wife

Slovakia, Independent State. A War Victory Cross Order, Vii Class Bronze Grade Medal, C.1942 Hold the City of Edinburgh coat-of-arms(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