Austria, Empire. An Exceptionally Preserved Cased Decoration of the Hungarian Red Cross, Merit Medal, c. 1935

(A Magyar Vöröskereszt Díszjelvénye). Instituted March 30th, 1922. An exceptional cased example of this award, constructed of gilded silver in the shape of a large oval medallion, the obverse with a field of beautiful green enamels with a white enameled Patriarchal cross bearing the gilded Hungarian Royal Crown at the top, and a red enameled Greek Cross in the center, the reverse is inscribed “Crux Rubra Hungarica 1922”, suspended from a swivel ring from its period original tri-fold ribbon, measuring 33.2 mm (w) x 51.8 mm (l).

Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the lid is embossed with the Hungarian Royal Crown in gilt, with a functional exterior metal hinge, intact interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior push-button clasp closure, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 108 mm (l). 

An exceptionally preserved cased Decoration of the Hungarian Red Cross, Merit Medal, with only a slight loss of its original gilt finish, in better than extremely fine condition.