Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case Buy Now set within an oval border

set within an oval border bearing inscriptions of “SEEFAHRT IST NOT” (“SEAFARING IS NECESSITY”) and “TAG DER DEUTSCHEN SEEFAHRT 25

Constructed of black rayon with a card stock core

issued in 1893

printed on glossed wartime paper

the obverse bearing a central raised NSKK insignia

Hungary, Regency. An Order of Merit, Gold Merit Cross, with Case Buy Now set within an oval borderInstituted 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