Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Officer's Badge, C.1940 Auction consisting of 1) A War

consisting of 1) A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords

blue rayon backer

the front of the helmet features a gilt Prussian Line eagle

lightly soiled inside lid medal bed

the Battalion sailed with a strength of 35 officers and 1

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Officer's Badge, C.1940 Auction consisting of 1) A War(Magyar rdemrend). Instituted in 1922. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 50. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary was established on June 14, 1922 by the Regent ofthe Kingdom of Hungary, Vice Admiral Mikls Horthy. After its establishment, the rules of the order were changed numerous times. On December 23, 1935, it became an official