Czechoslovakia, Republic, Socialist Republic. Two Second War Awards

Includes:

1. Republic: Czechoslovak War Cross 1939 (Ceskoslovenský válecný kríž). Instituted in 1940. In bronze gilt, measuring 43.5 mm (w) x 48.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 38 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar, in their hardshelled case of issue, brown dimpled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, recessed maroon felt medal bed, case also extremely fine.

2. Socialist Republic: Czechoslovakian Cross for Liberated Political Prisoners 1939-1945 (Československý kříž pro osvobozené politické vězně). In bronze gilt, measuring 38.5 mm (w) x 38.5 mm (h), original ribbon with dual prong pinback, scattered gilt wear and spotting, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 41.5 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar.