Hungary, Kingdom. A Civil Home Defence Cross, II Class, c. 1944 Republic of and printed in Leipzig

and printed in Leipzig

but extremely fine condition

stamped with the maker mark of “F

awarded to members of the Free Indian Legion for gallantry in the field of battle

Hungary, Kingdom. A Civil Home Defence Cross, II Class, c. 1944 Republic of and printed in Leipzig(Polgri Honvdelmi rdemkereszt). Instituted in late 1944. A Cross Patte constructed of a silver bronze alloy, the obverse with a central medallion depicting the Hungarian Coat of Arms within a laurel wreath, the reverse inscribed A Honvdelemrt 1944 (For National Defence 1944) in Hungarian, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from an incorrect replacement ribbon, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 42. 4 mm (l), weighing 19. 97 grams. Accompanied by its