(Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen Papier)
visible through the backer is the backing plate and the two prongs
the cap features an additional insignia in the form of a black rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey Totenkopf
/ Nomine ey factis stupendis / MAGNO / Russorum Imperatori / PATRIQUE / Post vicennales triumphos / SEPTENTRIONIS PACATORI / hoc ex auro vernaculo / Numisma / D
reverse illustrating the top of the Eiffel Tower with the city of Paris below
Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 Buy Now (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen Papier)(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