Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case Archive four British and one Polish

four British and one Polish destroyers launched further torpedo attacks harassing the Bismarck continually during the night

the obverse bearing a striking machine-embroidered gold bullion wire Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

and include moderate oxidation to the blade and scabbard

each shield bearing one of the letters of "REME"

notable is the checkered Croatian Coat of Arms on the tail of the plane

Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case Archive four British and one PolishInstituted 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