A Czechoslovakian War Cross 1939-1945 With Case certificate_of_authenticity neck ribbon

neck ribbon

a very scarce private purchase cross

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 1st Infantry Battalion "Ontario Regiment" at Valcartier Camp on September 20

these words appear in French and in English: "TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA

A Czechoslovakian War Cross 1939-1945 With Case certificate_of_authenticity neck ribbonBronze gilt, 44. 2 mm, linden leaves clasp on an original ribbon, dual prong pinback, scattered gilt wear and spotting, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, unmarked, recessed medal bed, case extremely fine. Footnote: The exiled Czech Government instituted this award in London in December 1940. Linden leaves on the ribbon indicate multiple awards of the War Cross..