Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Set, c. 1935 Auction similarly secured in place by

similarly secured in place by heavy stitching

It is speculated that it may have been utilized by judicial or courts martial personnel

with some staining from wear and age

he was transferred to the 25th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" on May 25

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Set, c. 1935 Auction similarly secured in place by(Magyar rdemrend). Instituted in 1922. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 52. 1 mm (w) x 57. 4 mm (h inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension), weighs 39. 50 grams, 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. Accompanied by the Star of the Order, an eight