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)

it is maker marked on reverse

Footnote: Frank Edwards was born in London

He was catholic

and his faithful and thorough search is worthy of great praise

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