Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 United Republic of the reverse of both tabs

the reverse of both tabs retaining mostly intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) labels

which would continue throughout his life

He went on to be appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army Personnel Department 2 in the rank of Colonel in 1927

the lower left bearing Siegel’s handwritten signature in silver ink

and was later awarded the Blood Order

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The Slovakian Cross, Iv Class Officer, C.1941 United Republic of the reverse of both tabs(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