Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case Buy Now printed on glossed wartime paper

printed on glossed wartime paper

which because the first page with personal information is missing

issued in 1893

Constructed of black rayon with a card stock core

during the attack on France as Adjutant in the 3rd Battalion

Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case Buy Now printed on glossed wartime paperInstituted June 19, 1923. In silver gilt, a cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring a Lorraine cross encircled by a green enamel wreath, the reverse medallion featuring the inscription SI DEUS PRO NOBIS QUIS CONTRA NOS 1922, worn on the original trifold military ribbon, measures 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), enamels intact, light gilt wear, remains in very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior