Hungary, Regency. An Order Of The Holy Crown, V Class Knight With War Decoration & Swords 1942 Auction In early January of 1945

In early January of 1945 Hein was involved in the fighting in and around the Hungarian capital Budapest where he was severely wounded by a bullet penetrating his lower leg

The dome and sidewalls are lined in a beige-brown rayon

tapered vertical pin

reverse with a crown flanked by "G" and "R" (George V)

The Indochinese War (1946-1954) cost the Foreign Legion 314 officers and 10

Hungary, Regency. An Order Of The Holy Crown, V Class Knight With War Decoration & Swords 1942 Auction In early January of 1945(Magyar Szent Korona rend). Instituted in 1943. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, date impressed "1942" on the reverse, measuring 43. 3 mm x 47. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, one of the red enamelled beads on the centrepiece ring has been lost to time, contact marks, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Holy Crown was instituted on March 17, 1943 and