Hungary, Regency. An Order of the Holy Crown, Bronze Cross Buy Now marked L/59 for Alois Rettenmaier

marked L/59 for Alois Rettenmaier

standing at attention

The exterior features are completed by a protruding boiled leather visor

who later became famous as an explorer

but without a breather hole

Hungary, Regency. An Order of the Holy Crown, Bronze Cross Buy Now marked L/59 for Alois Rettenmaier(Magyar Szent Korona Rend). Instituted on 17 March 1943. In bronze, a cross with crossed swords and wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a Hungarian crown, the reverse plain with rivets connecting the sword to the wreath, the center dome has been replaced, measures 43. 25 mm (w) x 47. 62 mm (h), worn on a replacement red ribbon, remains in near very fine condition.