Original Hungarian Commemorative and Upper Hungary Medals
Key Information:
• Country: Hungary
• Lot of 3 original medals
• WWI Commemorative Medal 1914-1918
• Felvidek Liberation Commemorative Medal 1938
• Hungarian national coat of arms medal
• Original ribbons
Medal Design:
1. WWI Commemorative Medal 1914-1918
Obverse inscription: PRO DEO ET PATRIA 1914-1918 (For God and Country 1914-1918)
Helmet within laurel wreath.
Reverse: Hungarian coat of arms under the Holy Crown surrounded by oak leaves.
2. A Magyar Felvidek Felszabadulasanak Emlekere 1938 Medal
Obverse: Portrait with inscription referring to Hungarian liberation.
Reverse inscription: A MAGYAR FELVIDEK FELSZABADULASANAK EMLÉKÉRE 1938
(In Commemoration of the Liberation of Upper Hungary 1938).
Issued after the First Vienna Award when territories of Upper Hungary (Felvidek) were returned to Hungary.
3. Hungarian National Coat of Arms Medal
Obverse: Hungarian shield with Holy Crown, oak and laurel branches.
Reverse inscription: PRO DEO ET PATRIA 1914-1918 with helmet motif.
Condition:
• Medals show age wear and patina
• Ribbons show signs of use and minor fraying
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This lot represents important Hungarian historical commemorations connected to World War I and the 1938 territorial revisions following the First Vienna Award. The Felvidek medal relates to the return of Upper Hungary territories to Hungary. Such groupings are attractive for collectors of Central European and interwar period decorations.
Summary:
Original Hungarian lot of three commemorative medals including WWI 1914-1918 and Felvidek 1938 issue. A solid addition to any Hungary or Central European militaria collection.