Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight With Grand Cross, Military Division Hold Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on June 18

these style of badges was worn on side caps

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The Austrian troops under General Nugent

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Iv Class Knight With Grand Cross, Military Division Hold Footnote: The medal was institutedA Hungarian Order of Merit Military Division, Knights Cross (4th Class), in silver gilt and enamels, 43mm x43mm, with small decoration of Grand Cross (with Swords, Military), attached to ribbon (21mm), in near mint condition; in case of issue. Footnote; Grand Cross decoration with Swords is extremely rare, with less then 20 awarded.