Medal of Bravery (Hungary)
The Medal of Honor ( hu. Magyar Vitézségi Erem ) was founded on April 14, 1939 by the Hungarian regent and head of state Miklós Horthy on the basis of the former bravery medal of the imperial monarchy and was designed to award non-commissioned officers and men of extraordinary valor provided before the enemy. In exceptional cases, an award of civilians could be done.
Levels
- Golden Medal for Bravery for NCOs and men
- Great Silver Medal of Valor for NCOs and men
- Silver Medal of Honor for Sergeant and Teams
- Bronze Medal of Valor for NCOs and men
On 12 September 1942, the introduction of the Golden Bravery Medal for Officers who arrived during the Second World War only seven times for ceremony took place. Among the mortgaged is located with Hans- Ulrich Rudel also a foreigner.
The Medal of Honor was also awarded repeatedly in all its stages. For this case, a 5 mm wide clasp was launched in accordance conferred step on the medal ribbon.
Appearance
The front of the medal shows the head raised embossed relief Horthy, which when viewed from looking to the right. On its chest is seen at the buttonhole of the admiral's uniform, the Knight's Cross of the Military Maria Theresa Order. The relief is Vitez of the inscription. Nagybányai. HORTHY. MIKLÓS. MAGYARORSZÁG. KORMÁNYZÓJA ( Knight Nicholas Horthy Regent of Hungary from Nagybanya ) framed. The reverse side of the coin, however, shows the coat of arms of Hungary with the Holy Crown on two bay leaves and entwined swords. The same symbol can be found on the Gold Medal for officers as a band edition. Under the Coat of transcription VITÉZSÉGÉRT is ( for bravery ) to read.
Carrying method
Was driven bravery medal on the left side of the chest at a 41 mm wide triangle strip, which was lined with red and green with narrow white edge.
Pictures
Silver Medal for Bravery
Great Silver Medal for Bravery
Golden Medal for Bravery
Obverse of the Golden Bravery Medal for Officers
Lapel of the Golden Bravery Medal for Officers