Hungary, People's Republic. An Order Of Merit For The Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem, 1956 Issue Archive CAMBRIDGE 14th REGIMENT)

CAMBRIDGE 14th REGIMENT)

residue on exterior

each constructed of black wool with magnetic metal wire reinforcements

enclosed in a leafed open-ended wreath

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

Hungary, People's Republic. An Order Of Merit For The Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem, 1956 Issue Archive CAMBRIDGE 14th REGIMENT)In 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.