Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare Nyíregyháza Hajdu Uniform for the Millennium Celebrations in Budapest, c.1900 certificate_of_authenticity struck in solid Gold

struck in solid Gold

with an intact hinge cover and ribbons

maker marked "WAFFEN-KÖNIG MANNHEIM L

117 mm x 166 mm)

Pionier-Bataillon 295

Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare Nyíregyháza Hajdu Uniform for the Millennium Celebrations in Budapest, c.1900 certificate_of_authenticity struck in solid GoldOriginally manufactured for a Hujdu, or county sheriff, who would represent their region in Budapest for national events and celebrations beginning in 1896 until the outbreak of the First World War. Following the conclusion of the war, these celebrations were far less frequent, and these elaborate and distinctive uniforms, which were only worn on a few notable occasions, were often adopted by theatratrical wardrobes. This particular uniform consists