Slovakia, Republic. A Badge Of Honour For Eastern Front Service, Silver Grade Auction Archive maker marked "BIRKS" on the

maker marked "BIRKS" on the inside lid

with a full-width recessed area in the front portion of each

the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs connecting to a period original leather strap

chipping evident in the red enamels at the base of the crown on the reverse

until 1974

Slovakia, Republic. A Badge Of Honour For Eastern Front Service, Silver Grade Auction Archive maker marked "BIRKS" on theConstructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consists of an oval laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a central sword overlaid by an M32 helmet, the latter bearing a Slovak Cross situated above a date of 22. VI. 1941, with the tip of the sword plunging into a fractured five pointed star and stickle and hammer, situated against a backdrop of stylized rays, the reverse with a clip and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 33. 1mm (w)