Hungarian Order of Military Merit, II Class

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SKU: 01.HUN.0106.102.01.000

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  • Hungarian Order of Military Merit, II Class Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Hungary
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver gilt
  • Size
    30x36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the II Class is attributed to Petitpeton and Wikipedia at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Magyar_Katonai_%C3%89rdemrend_2.png through the release of the image into the public domain for use in an purpose via the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.

History


This is an Honorific Order founded by the Hungarian Committee of National Defence, it is also known as the Military Order of Merit of the Hungarian War of Independence 1848-1849, and the Military Order of the Crown of Hungary.

It was considered Hungary's highest decoration until the country was untied with Austria in 1867 under Franz Joseph I.

The Order was conferred to all military personnel, regardless of rank, for wartime merit, and to replace temporary wartime awards.

The II and III Class feature a silver laurel wreath on a red ribbon.

The II Class awards also feature a gold coloured crown and a Lorrain Cross inside the silver laurel wreath.

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