Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Army Italian Occupation And Eastern Front Trench Art Shell certificate_of_authenticity bearing silver aluminum wire tresses

bearing silver aluminum wire tresses bisected by red and black threading

at the top of the badge is an extended section bearing the inscription 1914-16 EISENBAHNSICHERUNG (RAILWAY PROTECTION)

measuring 45 mm x 67 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

Also emanating from the throat and mid-section fixtures are triangular loops connecting to a period original hanger consisting of two brown leather straps

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Army Italian Occupation And Eastern Front Trench Art Shell certificate_of_authenticity bearing silver aluminum wire tressesConstructed of brass, the sides displaying a striking and exceptionally detailed design consisting of oak leaf branches and acorns set atop a dimpled background, with a central raised Slovak Cross set within a circular ring bearing inscriptions of RIMINIA, RAVENNA, IMOLA, FAENZA, with the lower oak branches knotted and bearing inscriptions of KURSK, VORONEZH, CHARKOV, MINK, the base etched with a final inscription of VCHODN FONT (EASTERN FRONT), the