Hungary, People's Republic. An Order Of Merit For The Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem, 1956 Issue Archive red embroidery in the void

red embroidery in the void of the crown with touches of red and green embroidery in the crown's base

residue on exterior

Hosking was discharged upon demobilization on October 1

consisting of an aluminum handle affixed to a non-serrated magnetic steel blade stamped “ROSTFREI” indicating stainless steel construction

(1890-1918 Issue)

Hungary, People's Republic. An Order Of Merit For The Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem, 1956 Issue Archive red embroidery in the voidIn bronze, obverse illustrating the Hungarian coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription "HVNGARORVM VIRTVTEM IN CHRISTO IVVANTIBVS MCMLVI" (1956), reverse illustrating a Maltese cross and surrounded by the inscription "S IOHANNIS HIEROSOLYMITANI + SACRA DOMVS HOSPITALIS", the oval medal surmounted by a crown, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 64. 06 mm (h), original ribbon, in original case of issue, near extremely fine.