Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, Knight with Swords and War Decoration, in Case Republic of the reverse presents black paper

the reverse presents black paper backing

Established in 1915 as exclusively an aviation award

rare Paul Meybauer badge

31 mm (w) x 37

ribbon presents discolouration and residue

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, Knight with Swords and War Decoration, in Case Republic of the reverse presents black paperInstituted June 19, 1923. In silver gilt, a white enamel cross with green enamel border, crossed swords in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a Lorraine Cross on a red enamelled field, encircled by a War Decoration in the form of a green wreath, the reverse medallion in silver gilt bearing the inscription SI DEUS PRO NOBIS QUIS CONTRA NOS 1922, worn on a red ribbon with white and green stripe at the edge (specific to War Decoration