Hungary, Kingdom. A Patriotic Badge, C.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac version in white enamel is

version in white enamel is extremely rare

The exterior is dyed in a classic Sumpftarn (Marsh Pattern) 44 mottle consisting of a base of irregular patterns of light brown and dark green with curved and blurred edges

He was promoted to Sergeant on April 16

in turn above an additional code of “RZM 1222/39” with double Sig runes

The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership

Hungary, Kingdom. A Patriotic Badge, C.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac version in white enamel isIn bronze gilt, bearing the crest of Hungary with red, white, black and green enamels, measuring at 19. 90mm (w) x 25. 54mm and weighing 4. 3 grams, extremely fine.