Hungary, Kingdom. A Red Cross Decoration, Civil Grand Cross Star, C.1935 Hold 5 cm in diameter

5 cm in diameter

The book features badges commemorating the French Foreign Legion in various theatres of operation

the Rhode Island Society had an exception in its membership requirements to admit members who were descendants of officers whose state did not have an active society

also known as Sister Pia (Schwester Pia)

before being discharged on October 2nd

Hungary, Kingdom. A Red Cross Decoration, Civil Grand Cross Star, C.1935 Hold 5 cm in diameterInstituted March 30, 1922. Type II (Traditional Crown) 1930 1945 Issue. A large silver star consisting of eight arms, centre a finely superimposed enameled four armed gilded cross, each quadrant with gilt rays, with a crowned red cross insignia, reverse with pin assembly, hand engraved "CRUX RUBRA HUNGARICA 1922", unmarked, measuring 93mm (w) x 93mm (h), it weighs 76. 5 grams, in excellent condition without enamel chipping, extremely fine condition