Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 United Republic of as an almost friendly Communist

as an almost friendly Communist country in the Cold War context

5 mm (d) x 26 mm (d)

exhibiting multiple fissures in the fabric at the top of the cap on both sides

two raised posts for uniform attachment

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

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1935 United Republic of as an almost friendly CommunistMagyar 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