Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Schnelle Division Russian Front Trench Art Shell certificate_of_authenticity It was conferred upon individuals

It was conferred upon individuals who rendered exceptional service to the crown and state

1849) was an Italian soldier and politician of the Risorgimento era

The document was once folded across the middle

the reverse with an inscription of “AUSZEICHUNG FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (“AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT”)

constructed of blackened metal (magnetic)

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Schnelle Division Russian Front Trench Art Shell certificate_of_authenticity It was conferred upon individualsConstructed of brass, the sides bearing highly detailed etched designs consisting of Slovak Schnelle Division (Rchla Divzia) insignia consisting of a Slovak eagle overlaid by a coat of arms and clutching a fasces, set above an inscription of PAMIATKA Z RUSKA (MEMENTO OF RUSSIA) and KRYM (CRIMEA) with a date of 11. VIII. 1943, with the opposite side bearing Eastern Front combat scenes consistent of infantry and armoured units beneath planes dropping