Hungary, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander, Civil, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity but said he would refuse

but said he would refuse to wear it if Suhren wouldn’t be awarded one as well

worn on a full length neck ribbon of silk

circumscribed by a wavy border in blue enamels

two-page long

case measures10cm x 8cm (4 x 3 inches approximately)

Hungary, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander, Civil, C.1955 certificate_of_authenticity but said he would refuse(Magyar rdemrend). Instituted January 1, 1946. Civil Division. A silver gilt cross featuring white enamel arms with a thin orange enamel border, the central medallion features a silver shield on a red enamel field surrounded by a green enamel wreath, the reverse medallion is engraved 1946, suspended from a ring and decorative elongated suspension loop, measures 57. 23mm (w) x 62. 36mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 41. 8 grams, mark on