Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Officer's Badge, C.1940 Auction 1937 and signed by a

1937 and signed by a Hauptmann (Captain)

consisting of fine silver aluminum bullion wires wound around an off-white core in a U-shape

impressed "1805" and engraved to "Sergeant Edward A

arriving in France the following day

consisting of 1) A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Officer's Badge, C.1940 Auction 1937 and signed by a(Magyar rdemrend). Instituted in 1922. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 50. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary was established on June 14, 1922 by the Regent ofthe Kingdom of Hungary, Vice Admiral Mikls Horthy. After its establishment, the rules of the order were changed numerous times. On December 23, 1935, it became an official