Hungarian WWII Horthy Silvered Bronze Medal for Bravery with Ribbon & Crossed Swords by Beran. The Medal for Bravery consists of 4 grades, Bronze, Small Silver (or second class silver), Large Silver (first class silver) and Gold. This medal is the. Small Silver (second class silver) Medal. The silver grade medals were made from. Three materials – real hallmarked silver, silvered bronze which also has the word BRONZ impressed on the rim and the war metal version without any markings. The rim of this medal is marked “BRONZ” (see photo), making it the silvered bronze version. The Medal for Bravery was established in 1939 by Admiral Horthy, in order to reward non-commissioned officers and other ranks for bravery in the field. He addition of a pair of gilt crossed swords on the ribbon was authorised to recognise a higher grade of wartime merit. It was discontinued in 1945, after the end of WW2. Obverse, this medal carries the portrait of Admiral. In uniform facing right, circumscribed around the outer edge: “VITÉZ NAGYBÁNYAI HORTHY MIKLÓS MAGYARORSZÁG KORMÁNYZÓJA” (Valiant Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya, Regent of Hungary). Below the shoulder, it is signed by the maker, “BERAN”. The reverse has the crowned arms of Hungary imposed on crossed swords and a laurel wreath, inscribed “VITÉZSÉGÉRT” (Bravery) below. This medal is presented on the original Red, Green & White tri-fold ribbon. Photos are of the actual medal you will receive. So please check them for condition. This is a fine example of the relatively scarce Horthy Silver 2nd Class Medal for Bravery, presented on its original tri-fold ribbon with swords. Any questions, please ask. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “aardvark224″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/ Organization: Hungary
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Theme: Militaria
- Featured Refinements: Original WW2 Medal
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Service: Army
- Era: 1914-1945
