A Czechoslovakian War Cross 1939-1945 With Case certificate_of_authenticity these words appear in French

these words appear in French and in English: "TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA

Worn from mid 1941 by Air Force Commander's

Screen-printed in dark yellow

along with his CEF Particulars of Service Record from the Public Archives of Canada (dated June 11

a very scarce private purchase cross

A Czechoslovakian War Cross 1939-1945 With Case certificate_of_authenticity these words appear in FrenchBronze gilt, 44. 2 mm, linden leaves clasp on an original ribbon, dual prong pinback, scattered gilt wear and spotting, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, unmarked, recessed medal bed, case extremely fine. Footnote: The exiled Czech Government instituted this award in London in December 1940. Linden leaves on the ribbon indicate multiple awards of the War Cross..