Hungary, Regency. A National Defence Cross, C.1940 Archive Stalk Hand-Grenades

Stalk Hand-Grenades

Swiss made by Huguenin

Grand Master of the order is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg

reverse maker marked Mayer & Wilhelm

90% of its original bronze finish remaining

Hungary, Regency. A National Defence Cross, C.1940 Archive Stalk Hand-GrenadesHungary (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