Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case United Republic of bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription

bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscription of “AFRIKA” flanked by palm trees

Footnote: Joseph Daniel Perault was born on January 27

Includes a Hlinka Guard Sport Department letter

Father Vinkenburg and three Dutch doctors treated his severe burns and kept him hidden till the British liberated the town

Pinned onto the peak of the cap is a silvered zink alloy insignia consisting of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case United Republic of bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey inscriptionInstituted June 19, 1923. In silver gilt, a cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring a Lorraine cross encircled by a green enamel wreath, the reverse medallion featuring the inscription SI DEUS PRO NOBIS QUIS CONTRA NOS 1922, worn on the original trifold military ribbon, measures 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), enamels intact, light gilt wear, remains in very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior