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

(1890-1918 Issue)

Hosking was discharged upon demobilization on October 1

(under Captain Jerrard)

residue on exterior

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.