(Magyar Szent Korona rend). Instituted in 1943. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, date impressed "1942" on the reverse, measuring 43 mm x 47.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping and loss evident in the white enamels on both sides of the arm at 6 o'clock and on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, the red bead at 7 o'clock on the wreath is missing, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, fine.
Footnote: The Order of the Holy Crown was instituted on March 17, 1943 and awarded to foreigners for services to the Hungarian state and people. It was issued in five grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander, Officer and Knight, as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze Grade Crosses.

