Slovakia, Republic. A War Victory Cross Order, V Class Gold Grade Medal, Military Division, C.1942 United Republic of hallmarked with boars head on

hallmarked with boars head on integral suspension denoting French manufacture and silver content

a Gau Hamburg Strength through Joy badge

Nahe insignia and dated "39" (1939)

The final piece of information is Bertram’s promotion to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) on January 1

(Medaglia Al Merito "Benemerito Della Patria")

Slovakia, Republic. A War Victory Cross Order, V Class Gold Grade Medal, Military Division, C.1942 United Republic of hallmarked with boars head on(Vojenn vitazn kri). Instituted in 1942. In bronze gilt, measuring 36 mm x 53. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and crossed swords suspension, original ribbon with pinback, scattered gilt wear, accompanied by its 25. 5 mm (w) x 13 mm (h) ribbon bar bearing a gilt wreath and crossed swords clasp, with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Victory Cross was instituted on September 11, 1939 by the Nazi German backed government of the