Hungarian Order of Freedom, Silver Medal (1947-1949)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.HUN.0110.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Estimated market value:

$350 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Hungary
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: MAGYAR SZABADSAGERT 1946
  • Size
    45mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version should have the Hallmark "800." The Silver Medal (1947-1949) is attributed to Signum Laudis at http://signum-laudis.hu/keptar/kepek/682-magyar-szabadsag-erdemrend-ezust-fokozat-ii-tipus and it is not a work covered by copyright law under the Hungarian copyright act of 1999.

History


The Order was founded by the Hungarian People's Assembly to recognize the efforts of Hungarian civilians and military personnel, as well as foreigners, who had struggled and fought for the freedom of Hungary.

There are two main models of this Order.

The awards minted first were conferred from May 1946-1947. These medals feature the portrait of Lajos Kossuth, are not enamelled, and have the obverse inscription “MAGYAR SZABADSAGERT,” and the reverse inscription “1946.”

The awards minted second were conferred from 1947-1949. These medals have an enamelled green wreath surrounding the portrait of Lajos Kossuth on the obverse, and the inscription “MAGYAR SZABADSAGERT” was relocated to the reverse medallion.

The inscription "MAGYAR SZABADSAGERT" roughly translates to "For Hungarian Freedom."

The reverse of each medal should be numbered.

See the Hungarian Order of Freedom, HUN166, in the Titles & Orders of the Hungarian People's Republic (1949-1989) for more information.

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