Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, IV Class Knight with Swords Newly Listed created in 1853 specifically as

created in 1853 specifically as an institution of higher learning free of religious affiliation

missing both pin & catch (appears to be period lost)

reverse with pin assembly and makers mark

measuring 88 mm x 69 mm

This pair of Officer’s trousers is in worn condition

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, IV Class Knight with Swords Newly Listed created in 1853 specifically as(Magyar Kirlysg rdemrendje, IV. osztly Lovagkereszt kardokkal), in gilt bronze and white and green enamels, with green edged white enamelled cross arms, crossed swords between the arms, and a red enamelled central medallion bearing the Hungarian double cross within a green enamelled wreath, suspended from its original triangular ribbon with green and white edge stripes and fitted with a clasp denoting award of a higher grade of the Order, the reverse