Hungary, People's Republic. An Order Of Merit For The Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem, 1956 Issue Newly Listed Footnote: Alexander Ireland was born

Footnote: Alexander Ireland was born on April 12

and is also constructed of gilt bronze

the obverse with field-embroidered numerals “49” and a stylized grenade

The collar has bronze Canada collar tabs on either side with the maple leaf design

in connection to the attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler during Operation Valkyrie

Hungary, People's Republic. An Order Of Merit For The Sovereign Military Hospitaler Order Of St. John Of Jerusalem, 1956 Issue Newly Listed Footnote: Alexander Ireland was bornIn bronze, obverse illustrating the Hungarian coat of arms, engraver marked "S. J" (S. Johnson of Milan) and surrounded by the inscription "HVNGARORVM VIRTVTEM IN CHRISTO IVVANTIBVS MCMLVI" (1956), reverse illustrating a Maltese cross and surrounded by the inscription "S IOHANNIS HIEROSOLYMITANI + SACRA DOMVS HOSPITALIS", the oval medal surmounted by a crown, measuring 36 mm (w) x 66. 3 mm (h), spotting, very light contact, original ribbon with safety