The Hungarian Order of Merit (Hungarian: Magyar Érdemrend) is the fourth highest State Order of Hungary. Founded in 1991, the order is a revival of an original order founded in 1946 and abolished in 1949. Its origins, however, can be traced to the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary which existed from 1922 until 1946.
Hungarian Order of Merit
Knight's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit (Civil)
Ribbon bars and classes of the Hungarian Order of Merit (Civil)
In 2011 its official name changed from Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary to Hungarian Order of Merit in accordance with the new Hungarian Constitution. It is awarded in either civilian or military divisions.
The civil division is divided into six classes of merit, whilst the military division is divided into five. The highest class, the Grand Cross with Chain, is exclusive to the civilian division and is only awarded to heads of state and the President of Hungary ex-officio.[1]
Guide on how to wear different classes of the order
Grades
Knight's Cross
Officer's Cross
Commander's Cross
Commander's Cross with Star
Grand Cross
Grand Cross with Chain
Insignia
Civil Division
Grand Cross with Chain
Chain
Star
Alternative Medal
Grand Cross
Sash
Star
Alternative Medal
Commander's Cross with Star
Cross
Star
Alternative Medal
Commander's Cross
Cross
Alternative Medal
Officer's Cross
Cross
Knight's Cross
Cross
Military Division
Grand Cross
Sash
Star
Alternative Medal
Commander's Cross with Star
Cross
Star
Alternative Medal
Commander's Cross
Cross
Alternative Medal
Officer's Cross
Cross
Knight's Cross
Cross
The medal of the Order is made on the features of the ancient Royal Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary: it consists of a white-enamelled cross edged with green, showing a central circular medallion enamelled in red showing the coat of arms of Hungary, surrounded by a wreath of green enamel.
The star takes up the shape of the medal but is mounted on a golden radiant star.
The ribbon is green with a red stripe and a white stripe for the civil class, while it is red with a green stripe and a white stripe for the military class.
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State Decorations, Office of the President of Hungary
Hungary: Hungarian Order of Merit (Civilian), Medals of the World
1991 XXXI law enacting the order
2011 CCII. law enacting the order
January 21, 2023
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