Cross of Merit for the Defence of the state (Slovakia)

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Last Updated: 07 April 2012 07 April 2012

Date Instituted

1939

Requirements

Awarded to civilians who hade made substansial contributions to the Slovak military.

Number Awarded

20 (Silver) and less than 100 (Bronze)

Comments

Awarded in two classes:
1st Class (Silver)
2nd Class (Bronze)

It was discontinued in December 1942.

 

Sources used

Christopher Ailsby - German World War 2 Medals & Political Awards: The Satellite States
David Littlejohn - Foreign Legions of the Third Reich, vol 3