Hungary, Kingdom. A Veteran's Badge Hold a later issue in silver

a later issue in silver gilt

he was posted to the 23rd Reserve Battalion and placed on command to the Segregation Camp at Frensham

The creation of an immediate award was viewed as a way to recognize gallantry and distinguished service among living soldiers while simultaneously raising morale

Shanks - 1939-1945 Star

in the rank of Acting Corporal at the time

Hungary, Kingdom. A Veteran's Badge Hold a later issue in silverTwo piece construction, octagonal shaped, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, illustrating the Hungarian coat of arms fronting a base bearing a straight armed cross (AKA cannon cross), the coat of arms secured in place to the base via dual prongs, museum marked "110 H" on the reverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), horizontal pinback, spotting evident on the enamels but they are intact, extremely fine.