Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 Hold rim marked BAYER

rim marked BAYER

In the course of working as a farmer in his youth he acquired the ability to drive a two horse carriage

the obverse centre featuring a Wehrmacht-style German national eagle bordered by a oak leaves and the inscription “GOTT MITUNS

while the other (rank) tab is plain black velvety cloth

confirming his entitlement of the aforementioned awards

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 Hold rim marked BAYER(Rad Slovenskho kra). Instituted on May 8, 1940. A silver gilt and white enamel double cross with gilt leaves in each quadrant forming a wreath, the obverse medallion features the left facing bust of Andrej Hlinka in silver gilt, the reverse medallion features the inscription VERNI SEBE SVORNE NAPRED (Faithful to ourselves, united forward), measures 47. 9mm (w) x 53. 4mm (h inclusive of integral loop), weighs 28. 8 grams, marked 987 for silver