Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the Hungarian People’s Republic, III Class Auction 8mm (w) x 22

8mm (w) x 22

one pin missing one of three decorations

reverse inscription reads ‘For the Soldier’s Merit’

including dozens of martyrs and 16 pontiffs

interior pages present very mild discolouration

Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the Hungarian People’s Republic, III Class Auction 8mm (w) x 22(A Magyar Npkztrsasg Zszlrendjnek). Instituted 1956. (1956 1991 issue). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, obverse consisting of a multi pointed starburst with ribbed and pebbled rays, bearing a central circular laurel wreath, surrounding a Hungarian national flag, the reverse with four visible blasted rivets securing the obverse insignia in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch,