Medal
Object number2021.012.0031
Date1939-1945
Mediummetal, textile
DimensionsOther: 1.75 × 4 in. (4.4 × 10.2 cm)
OriginCzechoslovakia
DescriptionThe Czechoslovak War Cross was awarded to those who provided great service to the Czechoslovak State (in exile) during WWII. It is a cross of four equal arms, each with a point at its end. The Czech lion, the state symbol, lies in the center of its front side. A pair of crossed swords traverse the center as well. The five symbols of the Czech lands are on its back side, one at each point; Bohemia in the center, Slovakia above, Moravia on the left, Silesia on the right, and Carpatho-Ukraine below. A red, white and blue striped ribbon is attached to its top.On View
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