1939 by the Nazi-German-backed government of the Independent State of Slovakia in three classes and amended in 1942 and 1943 in five classes and three medals
when the helicopter the latter was travelling in to visit troops forward in the thick jungle suffered engine failure
a white enamelled cross with Savoy knots in each quadrant
” He is commemorated on the Halifax Memorial
to Unteroffizier (NCO) on January 1
Italy, Kingdom. An MVSN Anti-Aircraft Unit Sleeve Shield Hold 1939 by the Nazi-German-backed governmentConstructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a black shield topped by an MSVN style Italian national eagle, bearing a central raised anti aircraft gun, circumscribed by an inscription of MILIZIA CONTROAEREI (ANTI AIRCRAFT MILITIA), perforated with three eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), light wear and loss of black, very fine condition.