Rare Hungarian Distinction of Merit Medal

[hunyadi]

This is a 1992 era "Distinction of Merit" first Class. The medal came in three grades: 1st grade in gold with an oak leaf suspension ring and red ribbon, 2nd class in silver without the oak leaf and white ribbon and 3rd class in bronze with green ribbon. The medal was intended to reward the merits and duty of individual soldiers for their work and dedication to the Hungarian Republic (1990 to present) In 2002 this medal was replaced by the "Distinction for Service for Merit" medal. According to Large Hungarian Book of Medals Bodrogi P, Molnar J and Zeidiler S Rubicon 2005. the medal of all grades was bestowed only 300 times between 1992 and 2002. In adition issued examples were engraved with a sequential serial number.

[hunyadi]

I can find at the military shows occasionaly the left-over stock for farily cheap. But when you find number 091 - you cant pass it up...