Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, Iii Class With Case Hold with the exterior cover bearing

with the exterior cover bearing a colour illustration of a rifleman

and Orleta Badge (in silvered bronze

Footnote: Charles King was an American soldier and a distinguished writer

Unfortunately I couldn’t find the plane or the crew

22 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and integral ring)

Slovakia, Republic. A First War Cross 1914-1918, Iii Class With Case Hold with the exterior cover bearing(Kri svetovej vojny). In bronze gilt with black enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), cross and crossed swords clasp in bronze gilt with black enamels affixed to its original one stripe ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, blackening evident on the reverse, light soiling evident on the ribbon, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 25. 5 mm (w) x 13 mm (h) ribbon bar bearing the cross and crossed swords clasp in bronze gilt