Английская Википедия:Hungarian Cross of Merit
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox orderThe Hungarian Cross of Merit (Hungarian: Magyar Érdemkereszt) is the fifth highest state decoration of Hungary. Until 2011, the order was awarded the called the Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.[1] A maximum of 250 awards from each class are permitted to be awarded to Hungarians per year.[2]
Classes
The decoration comes in civil and military divisions, both of which are divided into three classes.
Insignia
The order's insignia is composed of a 42mm diameter widening banded cross with a stylised laurel wreath between the stems (2mm). Its central field, also surrounded by a laurel wreath, bears the coat of arms of the Hungarian Republic of 1990 on the obverse and the years "1946/1991" on the reverse. The cross is plated in gold, silver or bronze according to the grade.
Sources
- State Decorations, Office of the President of Hungary
- Hungary: Hungarian Order of Merit (Civilian), Medals of the World
- 1991 XXXI law enacting the order
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