NEW! Hunagaria Corvin Medal (Magyar Gorvin-Erem). This was the lowest rank of the coveted Corvin Decoration which was reserved for Hungarian Nobility only. Named after Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (1458-1490). During early 1900's awarding of medal were to be extended to most notable scientists and artist but only a few were actually made. There is not a lot of information about actual distribution of the medal. Higher classes are of utmost rarity (Corvin collar, Corvin with wreath, Corvin badge). Beautifully crafted in silver (unmarked). Original ribbon. Obverse inscription: 'Mathias Rex Hungariae', reverse inscribed: 'Animus Regis Regna Nobilitat Et Obscurat'. Claw suspension. Die struck. Ribbon appears to be original. 40mm in diameter, 1.5mm planchet. Excellent condition. Very rare! Item # Hun-27 (585)
WWII Medal for Bravery. Bronze medal by 'Beran, L.' (marked to bottom of obverse). Horthy's bust to obverse. Hungarian national arms with crossed swords and inscription 'Vitezsegert' below. Shows light wear. Nicely toned with age. No ribbon. 35mm diameter. Item # Hun-26 (68)
Royal Hungarian Air Force officer's belt buckle. Early WW2 vintage. These are extremely hard to find, as are all Hungarian insignia of the era. Two piece construction, backplate attached to frame with 4 rivets. Only traces of original gilding remaining. Back stamped by maker: 'Meszaros Lajos, Budapest Maria U 15'. Originally there was black ribbon between the frame and backing but it is all gone. Shows age and wear, loop missing but catch still intact. Great piece for any European WW2 aviation collection. Rarely offered piece. 53.5mm x 53.4mm. Item # Avi-60 (95)
Commemorative medal for liberation of Siebenbürgen (Transylvania). Medal was instituted on 1 October 1940. The obverse has the bust of King Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490). Reverse showing arms of Transylvania with various names around the rim: 'Vitez, Nagybanyai, Horthy, Miklos, Kormanyzo, Orszaglasanak, XX, Eveben and others. Better than usual condition. Medals were made in the so-called 'War metal' and pitted easily. Early issue with slightly convex reverse. Original ribbon has some soiling but in very good condition otherwise. Shows light wear. Item # Hun-24 (55)
Regency era. Commemorative Medal for the Liberation of Upper Hungary in 1938. Gilded bronze. Super detail with high relief to obverse. Reverse inscribed: 'A Magyar Felvidek Felszabadulasanak Emlekere 1938'. Original ribbon with few rubbed spots and lighly soiled on reverse. Medal showing some wear but very good overall condition. 34mm in diameter. Item # Hun-23 (58)
Commemorative medal for liberation of Siebenbürgen (Transylvania). Medal was instituted on 1 October 1940. The obverse has the bust of King Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490). Reverse showing arms of Transylvania with various names around the rim: 'Vitez, Nagybanyai, Horthy, Miklos, Kormanyzo, Orszaglasanak, XX, Eveben and others. These medals were made in so called 'War metal'. Example offered here is in very good condition. Details are still 'crisp' and readable. Complete with original ribbon (somewhat faded). Makers' name beneath bust of the King: 'Beran L'. 36mm dia. Item # Hun-3 (46)
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Late 1920's Levant youth movement badge. This organization later became a paramilitary group, then joined the army during WW2. Original with folding prongs for fastening. White metal. Good details. Shows age and wear. 58mm x 39mm. Interesting piece. Item # Hun-11 (58)
$58.00
WWII Merit Cross with swords, 1942 type. Field made, cast in bronze. Solid construction. Proper replacement ribbon. Unusual variation of this cross. 36mm. Item # Hun-18. (50)
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100th Anniversary commemorative medal, 1848-1948. Medal in bronze, good condition. Attractive design, enamelled wreath and flags. Original ribbon (light pulls). 35mm dia. Item #Hun-20. (15)
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WW1 commemorative medal for combatants. All original. Struck to rim 'Bronz'. 37 mm in diameter. Nicely toned with age. Original ribbon worn and soiled. Often seen on German and Austrian bars. Nice example. Item # Hun-21 (38)
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Medal of Merit, large silver. Original ribbon, hallmark deeply impressed to bottom of the rim (BRONZ). Silvered bronze. 39.2mm. Very hard to find medal. Ribbon with some soiling. Few light scratches to medal but nothing serious. Item # Hun-14 *SOLD*
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Cross of Merit/Order of Merit - silver medal of merit. This was the higher grade of the lowest class of this Order. Medals of merit existed with both decorations: Cross of Merit (1922/23-1935) and the Order of Merit (1935-1945). Presented here is a rare medal in hallmarked silver; most were made in bronze with silver plating. Because of the War ribbon (red), it is safe to assume it dates from the early days of the WW2. According to our research, there were only 367 awards of this class (with War ribbon) during WW2 making it relatively scarce. Finding one so thoroughly hallmarked adds to its attractiveness. 39mm in diameter, shows wear, especially around rim and one scratch to reverse. Overall in good or better condition. Original ribbon, hook/eyelet ribbon assembly showing rusty spots. Details are much better than the bronze (silver plated) medals. Would make for a wonderful addition to your collection. Item # Hun-25 *SOLD*
1940 National Defence Cross. Complete with the Fire Cross ribbon. Good details, plating somewhat bubled but not detractive. 39mm wide. Original. Item # Hun-13 *SOLD*
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WWII Medal for Bravery. Bronze medal by 'Beran, L.' (marked to bottom of obverse). Horthy's bust to obverse. Hungarian national arms with crossed swords and inscription 'Vitezsegert' below. Shows light wear, a few edge nicks to bottom of rim. Original ribbon. Both medal and ribbon in very good condition. Hard to find. 35mm diameter. Item # Hun-19. *SOLD*
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WWI Commemorative medal. Bronze oval medal. Obverse shows coat of arms topped with the crown of St. Stephen surrounded by a white enamel ribbon with inscription "Hadsege lyezo 1914". Stylized '1914' on reverse. Marked with name of the designer, art deco artist Richard A. Zutt (1887-1938) of Budapest: "Opus Zutt R.A." Crisp details, enamel intact. 53 mm x 33 mm. Item #Hun-22. *SOLD*
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1896 Commemorative medal for the Millenium (1000 years) of the Hungary. Bronze medal with original ribbon (faded colours). Shows age and wear, some scratching to obverse. 29.5mm in diameter. Interesting medal issued during the union with the Austrian Empire (Austro-Hungary). Hard to find piece. Item # Hun-9. *SOLD*
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War merit cross with swords, 1942 type. This central European country was part of the axis force and actively entered WW2 in summer 1941(officially). Many Hungarian soldiers fought within Waffen-SS foreign ranks. War merit cross was awarded for combat actions, hence it may be regarded as Waffen-SS award; the Hungarian domestic army did not see much combat on its own during those years. White metal cross with laurel wreath surrounding words: 'A Haza-ert'. Date 1942 to lower arm. Plain reverse. Original tri-fold ribbon, blue/green striping has faded with age but visible to the reverse. Cross shows age and wear. No damage. Not often seen. 35mm span. Item# Hun-1. *SOLD*
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WW2 and prior Army badge. Awarded to officers for leading troops to combat. Green enamelled on gilt. Badge depicts Hungarian arms behind a crown. Extended arm holding an upright sword, which was originally in silver, but majority of plating is gone. Most enamel intact. Original green felt backing. Two prongs for mounting had been re-fastened but are firmly in place. Reverse. 53mm x 44mm. Item# Hun-2. *SOLD*
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Regency era. Order of Vitez (Knightly Order for bravery). It was the first Hungarian decoration/order after the restoration of the national government. It was awarded to officers and enlisted men of the Imperial army for heroic deeds during WW1. Along with the award came title 'Knight' and an estate (land). Quite rare and unusual award. Reverse hallmarked: 'GAL HAKU, 16'. Two wide prongs for fastening located at top and bottom of the back. High quality enamels with greatly detailed crown, rye stalks and oak leaves. Hungarian arms to centre. Silver sword pointed upwards. Three piece construction. Centre affixed to base via 2 small catches. 58mm x 38mm. Beautiful badge. Item # Hun-4. *SOLD*
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WW2 Medal for Bravery. This is the 2nd grade (large silver) of the award. All large medals are very rare. Silver medal by 'Beran, L.' (marked to bottom of obverse). Horthy's bust to obverse. Hungarian national arms with crossed swords and inscription 'Vitezsegert' below. Original ribbon in great condition. Shows light wear, few light surface scratches (nothing serious though). 40mm in diameter. Very rare. Item # Hun-6. *SOLD*.
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Republic/Regency 1922 officer's military merit medal with crown. Also known as 'Signum Laudis' (inscription to reverse). Cross of St. Stephen with laurel wreath to obverse. Medal in gilded bronze, majority remaining. Marked to rim. Royal Hungarian crown in great detail for suspension. Shows age and light wear. Very nice medal and of handsome appearance. Proper replacement ribbon and swords device. 32mm in diameter. Complete with original fitted case of issue. Crown of St. Stephen embossed to lid. Beautiful set for a discerning collector. Cased awards of this type are rare. Item # Hun-8. *SOLD*
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WW1 commemorative medal for non-combatants. Note that these are rare! The difference from the combatants' award is the absence of swords and ribbon. All original. Struck to rim 'Bronz'. 36.8mm in diameter. Shows age and some wear. Hard to find. Item # Hun-10 *SOLD*
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WW2 Merit Cross award, 1941 type. Also called 'Frontline Combat Cross' or 'Fire Cross'. With war decoration and swords. Two-part construction - wreath attached to body with 4 'catches'. Date 1941 in relief to bottom obverse and impressed to reverse. Shows age and light wear. Original ribbon with red markings. Interesting piece, many awarded to Waffen-SS Hungarian units. 37mm. Item # Hun-12 *SOLD*
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War Merit Cross with swords, 1942 type. Original ribbon. Two-part construction. Very good condition (these crosses often are found in poor shape). Item # Hun-15 *SOLD*
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War Merit Cross with swords 1943 type. Original ribbon. Two-part construction. Fair condition. Item # Hun-16 *SOLD*
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Regency, Order of Merit - Knight with swords and War ribbon. All original, silver with remnants of gilt. Fabulous quality, most likely Austrian or Hunarian made. Multi-part construction. Great details to all. Very good condition, ribbon faded with age. Some 'pulls' to top corner. 42.8mm. Hard to find with original War ribbon. Item # Hun-17 *SOLD*
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