Slovakia, Independent State. Two Second War Medals Archive Severely wrinkled and weathered upper

Severely wrinkled and weathered upper

the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of Queen Carola of Saxony

This change was primarily made due to the rapid advances in aircraft (and aircraft bombing technology) that took place between 1920 and 1939

the Germans subjected the airfield to a severe artillery bombardment

and the whole area was subject to heavy shell fire

Slovakia, Independent State. Two Second War Medals Archive Severely wrinkled and weathered upperIncludes: 1. Medal of Bravery, III Class Bronze Grade (Vyznamenanie za hrdinstvo). Instituted in 1939. In bronze gilt, measuring 36 mm in diameter, fasces style suspension, "ZA ZASLUHY" (For Merit) device on its original lightly soiled ribbon with pinback. 2. Defence of Slovakia Commemorative Medal 1939, Type II (Pamtn medaila "Za obranu Slovenska 1939"). Instituted in 1939. In bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), with intact ring but missing