Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Knight’s Cross Newly Listed set within a white enameled

set within a white enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR EHRE UND WAHRHEIT” (“FOR HONOUR AND TRUTH”) and a green enameled laurel leaf wreath within a gilded frame

and was the first pilot for the newly formed de Havilland Aeroplane Hire Service

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Copper and silver bullion wire

word was received that an officer had either been wounded or killed some distance in front of our most advanced positions in the Bois de Bantheville

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Knight’s Cross Newly Listed set within a white enameledConstructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised Patriarchal Cross on a ribbed background, inside of green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse plain, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original tri fold ribbon, unmarked, measuring 42. 30 mm (w) x 45. 37 mm (w), weighing 23. 7 grams