Hungary, Regency. A National Defence Cross, C.1940 Auction reverse backed with standard buckram

reverse backed with standard buckram base

Footnote: The medal was instituted on September 27

66 mm x 92 mm

one is convex with the vertically stacked letters "CBI"

He was subsequently placed in the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class

Hungary, Regency. A National Defence Cross, C.1940 Auction reverse backed with standard buckramHungary (Kingdom); Silvered bronze, 38. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, surface bubbling, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted December 11, 1940 with the intention initially of rewarding those who had resisted and defeated the Communist regime of Bela Kun in 1919 and later, those who loyally served the Regent of Hungary and fought subversive elements during