Slovakia, Independent State. A War Victory Cross Order, Vii Class Bronze Grade Medal, C.1942 Auction lid top engraved “Presented to

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also fathering a daughter

Footnote: Alfred Henry Drake was born in London England in 1876 and was working as a Labourer in Torono prior to enlisting in the CEf in May 1916

Princess Marine Anne of Saxe-Altenburg married Georg

Slovakia, Independent State. A War Victory Cross Order, Vii Class Bronze Grade Medal, C.1942 Auction lid top engraved “Presented to(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