Peter Nyitrays collections of Hungarian and Austro-Hungarian militaria.

[Gordon Craig]

This beautiful little star shines up my collection-shelf.

The middle star of the Hungarian Order Of Merit.

Peter,

This is really agreat addition to your collection. A difficult piece to find. I'd like to see a picture of the back please.

I agree with you about the Iron Crown. A really superb design. Mine look very good on my generals uniform. Always a pleasure to look at your excellent photographs.

Regards,

Gordon

[Iver]

Congarts Peter....

superb stuff in very good hands (and with super photograpic skills )

[SasaYU]

Well said Iver.

Maybe Peter should give to us some tips about taking such superb photographs ? :love:

[Peter Orincsay]

This little MVK, MILITÄRVERDIENSTKREUZ III Kl. from Friedrich Rothe, Wien, became a piece of my collection some days ago.

The band was very damaged and i repaced it with a spare one I had.

[Peter Orincsay]

Front.

[Peter Orincsay]

The "F.R." hallmark stands for Friedrich Rothe, Wien and the "A" for Hauptmünzamt Wien.

[Renech]

Congratulations on a wonderful collection and on having some great pictures and displays.

Rene Chavez

http://axis101.bizland.com/HungarianAwards3.htm

[Peter Orincsay]

My latest acquirement, the Hungarian Order Of Merit's Knights Cross, with swords on the red war ribbon.

[Peter Orincsay]

Silhouette of the Hungarian Order Of Merit's Knights Cross with the crossed swords, on the cover of the box.

[Peter Orincsay]

A close-up of the knights cross.

[Ulsterman]

Bloody Heck! What a beautiful medal. I did not know the enamel work and the metal work was so fine.The close up photos are superb.

[Gordon Craig]

Peter,

Anpther great addition to your collection. Thanks for the pictures. Especially of the cover of the box.

Regards,

Gordon

[ApathyL]

Very nice stuff Peter, I like the way you did the photography and some very rare items there

regards, Les

[cimbineus]

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Peter, my friend, my deepest obeisance to you for your devotion, excellent and well structured collection and for wondrous photographs!

[Peter Orincsay]

I recently acquired some very good quality original photographs of Austro-Hungarian officers with nice medal-bars.

Now, I spend my days digitally restoring them and colouring them.

This is a Major belonging to the 31. Landwehrinfanterieregiment in Teschen.

Edited May 30, 2010 by Peter Orincsay

[Iver]

...good work Péter, its something totaly different as in B/W... Maybe U could add whats written on the other side (if there is something), maybe someone has schematismus and can identify him ... I hope we will see more of them especialy that old soldier with EKO, MVK, Red eagle order etc...

Edited June 1, 2010 by Iver

[HenkWillem]

You are an excellent photographer with a wonderfull collection!

How did you made the black "pillows" for your medals: http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-3254-1220038739.jpg , if I may ask?

[cimbineus]

...good work Péter, its something totaly different as in B/W... Maybe U could add whats written on the other side (if there is something), maybe someone has schematismus and can identify him ... I hope we will see more of them especialy that old soldier with EKO, MVK, Red eagle order etc...

Hi Iver,

Here is an online Schematismus. Although it is a bit limited, but nevertheless, extremely useful:

http://www.militaria...?aazon=1&elso=0

Regards,

cimbineus

[Iver]

Hi cimbineus: thanks for link, i know this site. Unfortunatly there are only honved troops and k.u. gendarmery...

[Peter Orincsay]

Hello Gent's !

Collecting has been quite slow this summer, so I have to present some of my older medals until new treasures drops in.

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As my great grandfathers grave was moved after 50 years in 1968 to another location, my grandfather who was present removed these three medals from the remains.

He saved them all his life since there were only a very few things from his father.

Edited August 4, 2010 by Peter Orincsay

[Peter Orincsay]

The emperor Franz Josef 60 years at the throne, anniversary medal from 1908.

[Peter Orincsay]

The bronze Signum Laudis, medal for military merit.

My great grandfather received this medal in 1915.

[Peter Orincsay]

The emperor Karl, silver Signum Laudis, medal for military merit.

My great grandfather received this medal in 1918.

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Peter,

Everytime I look through your posts I come away more in awe than the time before.

An amazing collection well displayed and your photography is beyond reproach.

Thanks once more for posting these treasures for us to view.

Regards

Brian

[Peter Orincsay]

Here's a NCO's long-serving cross.

This was called " the officers long-serving cross II class",

and was awarded for 25 years service.