Hungary, Kingdom. A Red Cross Decoration, Civil Grand Cross Star, c.1935

Item #EU19797

$7,201
Instituted March 30, 1922. Type II (Traditional Crown) 1930-1945 Issue. A large silver star consisting of eight arms, centre a finely superimposed enameled four armed gilded cross, each quadrant with gilt rays, with a crowned red cross insignia, reverse with pin assembly, hand engraved "CRUX RUBRA HUNGARICA 1922", unmarked, measuring 93mm (w) x 93mm (h), it weighs 76.5 grams, in excellent condition without enamel chipping, extremely fine condition and rare.