Hungary, Kingdom. A Pair of Badges Province of China marked “R” for an unknown

marked “R” for an unknown maker

reverse inscribed DEUTSCHE SPORTBEHÖRDE FÜR LEICHTATHLETIK (GERMAN SPORT AUTHORITY FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS)

with interior velvet medal bed and silk in lid

He was decorated three times during the war

to Lieutenant Colonel

Hungary, Kingdom. A Pair of Badges Province of China marked “R” for an unknown1. An Officers Combat Leadership Badge, in bronze and enamels, measures 43. 35 mm (w) x 53. 19 mm (h), two slats on the reverse with a cloth backer, very fine. 2. Honvd Sports Proficiency Badge, in die stamped bronze, 46. 28 mm (h) x 31. 71 mm (w), reverse with two slats, very fine as a pair. Footnote: The sports proficiency badge, from the time of the Hungarian People's Army (19561989), which was awarded to soldiers in recognition of their physical