Ukraine. A Combatant's Cross, Second Issue, Numbered certificate_of_authenticity the edges and reverse seam

the edges and reverse seam trimmed in dark gray embroidery

blue velvet medalbed and white silk lid liner in the interior

Stamped onto the ricasso are a Russian Cyrillic maker’s mark of “ЗИК” for the Zlatoust factory

raised platform with a black felt recessed medal bed for the badge and a slotted medal bed for the breast star

and slight denting of the scabbard’s tip

Ukraine. A Combatant's Cross, Second Issue, Numbered certificate_of_authenticity the edges and reverse seamIn bronze gilt with blue and black enamels, marked "C Y B" and numbered "0588" on the reverse, measuring 38. 8 mm (w) x 39 mm (h), intact enamels, light contact, screwback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Ukrainian Combatant's Cross was established in 1940 in Krakw, Poland for the veterans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The cross was issued in two varieties: the first "pre war" issue has a pin attachment, while the second "post war" issue was re