Hungary, Republic. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander, by Rothe, c.1970s GTRexclude was re-interred in the cemetery

was re-interred in the cemetery of Perrieres

its front legs stretched out in front

stamped with a “RÜSTHAUS” maker’s mark for a noted manufacturer of German Scouts and other youth accessories

the latter resulting in some deterioration to the centre of the propeller and edelweiss

* (the latter two marked with an asterisk (*) originally belonged to Second Lieutenant William Lepper

Hungary, Republic. An Order of St. Stephen of Hungary, Commander, by Rothe, c.1970s GTRexclude was re-interred in the cemeteryInstituted May 5, 1764. A circa 1970s Rothe manufacture decoration, in bronze gilt and enamels, measures 44. 1 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), worn on a large crown suspension attached to neck ribbon, enamels intact, very fine condition.