Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case United Republic of Includes a Hlinka Guard Sport

Includes a Hlinka Guard Sport Department letter

bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “AFRIKA” flanked by palm trees

demonstrating wear of the silver finish

Footnote: Joseph Daniel Perault was born on January 27

Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case United Republic of Includes a Hlinka Guard SportInstituted June 19, 1923. In silver gilt, a cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring a Lorraine cross encircled by a green enamel wreath, the reverse medallion featuring the inscription SI DEUS PRO NOBIS QUIS CONTRA NOS 1922, worn on the original trifold military ribbon, measures 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), enamels intact, light gilt wear, remains in very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior