Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the People’s Republic of Hungary, II Class Star with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac becoming the first in his

becoming the first in his battalion to be awarded the Iron Cross II Class on September 23

on his third return into open fire and still pulled another soldier back to safety

measuring 48 mm (w) x 39 mm (h)

the reverse with an inscription of “OSTERN 1940 IN DÜSSELDORF” (“EASTER 1940 IN DÜSSELDORF”

obverse illustrating a right-facing bust of George Washington

Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the People’s Republic of Hungary, II Class Star with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac becoming the first in his(A Magyar Npkztrsasg Zszlrendjnek II. fokozata). 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 and green enameled laurel wreath defaced by a Hungarian national flag, the reverse with four visible blasted rivets securing the obverse insignia in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback