Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 Auction measuring 32 mm in diameter)

measuring 32 mm in diameter)

Staff Sergeant Huffaker was the Flight Engineer aboard B-25D-25 "Little Joe"

measuring 76 mm (w) x 114

mentioned in despatches for his conspicuous and gallant conduct in an action against Chinese pirates

After seven and a half weeks in hospital

Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 Auction measuring 32 mm in diameter)(Vojenn vitazn kri). Instituted in 1942. In silver and blue enamels the Slovak (patriarchal) cross decorated with emanating rays between the each of the six blue enamelled arms, with clusters of linden leaves at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, marked "987" (silver) and assay office marked "K" (Kosice) on the pin, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Victory