Ukraine. A 1918 Military Cross Of The Galician Army Auction On September 13

On September 13

silvered and enameled (slight enamel chipping)

vertical rules and textured designs on the front and back covers

engraved "7685635 / G

marked with the Broad Arrow government acceptance stamp

Ukraine. A 1918 Military Cross Of The Galician Army Auction On September 13Silver with gold wash on bronze, majority of wash has been lost to age, 34. 5 mm, dated "1918" on reverse, crisp detail, nice patina, very fine. Also known as the Commemorative Military Cross of the Ukranian Galician Army. Footnote: The cross was established in August 1928 by the College of Officers, for all soldiers of the Ukranian Galician Army. This is the first (Lviv) issue of the decoration.