Order of the Flag of the Hungarian People's Republic, III Class (1956-1976)
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Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the Republic, III Class with Case, to F. Otto Mircea
(Magyar Népköztársaság Zászlórendje). Instituted 1956. (1956-1991 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed radiant star, with a central raised and enameled Hungarian tri-colour flag, set within gilt laurel branches, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse flag and branches in place, with a raised barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round catch, the pinback marked “PV” for Magyar Pénzverő (the Hungarian State Mint), with a silver finesse mark indicating 800, measuring 58.98 mm (w) x 58.38 mm (h), weighing 43.8 grams, extremely fine condition.
This Order was conferred in recognition of merit within a range of civil fields, and for meritorious civil services that fostered peace in Hungary and co-operation with other nations.
The Order was amended in 1963 and 1976. In 1963 the IV Class and V Class grades were abolished. While in 1976 a green enamelled laurel wreath was added to the III Class.
The Order was permanently abolished in 1991.
The III Class may also be known as the IV Class.
See the Order of the Flag of the Hungarian Republic, HUN237, in Hungary (1989-) for more information.
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