Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 United Republic of 5 mm (d) x 26

5 mm (d) x 26 mm (d)

flanked by a Catholic priest to his right and a German officer to his left

two raised posts for uniform attachment

as an almost friendly Communist country in the Cold War context

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 United Republic of 5 mm (d) x 26Magyar rdemrend. Instituted in 1922. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 52 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, indentation and chipping evident in the green enamels on the bottom tip of the arm at 9 o'clock on both sides, on a full length replacement sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary was established on