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

chipping evident in the green enamels in the leafing on the reverse

measuring 46 mm (w) x 208 mm (l)

residue on exterior

(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 chipping evident in the greenIn 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.