Hungarian Corvin Chain Decoration, Collar

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SKU: 02.HUN.0160.101.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Hungary
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: MATHIAS REX HUNGARIAE Rev: PRO SCIENTIA LITTERIS ET ARTIBUS
  • Size
    510mm (Collar length)

History


This Decoration is a continuation of the Corvin Decoration for Art and Science which was originally instituted in 1930. It was re-instituted on August 14, 2001, by Prime Minister Orbán Viktor of Hungary.

The Hungarian name for the decoration is "Magyar Corvin-Lánc".

The Decoration is awarded to recognize extraordinary merit and service within the arts, sciences, and education.

See the Corvin Decoration for Art and Science, 02.HUN.0103.101.01, in the Hungarian Regency (1918-1944) for more information.

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