Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Archive 5 mm (w) x 28

5 mm (w) x 28

and awarded in a single class (silver)

measuring 218 mm in length

but it was possible to have it awarded it to foreigners in special cases and could be awarded posthumously

plus a gray wool backer

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, V Class Archive 5 mm (w) x 28(Kri svetovej vojny). In silvered bronze with black enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), cross and crossed swords clasp in silvered bronze with black enamels affixed to its original two stripes ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, scattered silvering wear, 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 ribbon; II