Embroidered badge in silver wire, on black cloth, very fine.

Knight’s Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 42x42mm, original ribbon, together with small decoration of Second Class Cross (not attached as pins are missing), very fine quality, 21mm, extremely fine, circa 1935-1940

Breast eagle embroidered with gilt wire, on black background, 93x31mm, very fine.

Knight’s Cross with War Decoration and Swords, in silver gilt and enamels, with original ribbon, in very fine condition.

Officer’s Cross with War Decoration and Swords, in silver gilt and enamels, 51x51mm, very fine quality, extremely fine.

Obv:- Bust of Maria Theresa left, MAR; THERESIA. D; G; REG; HUNG; BOH; around, Rev:- Helmeted female seated on a cloud above the earth, spear in right hand, left arm resting on a shield with a gorgon at centre, ET MENTE ET ARMIS above 1745 to lower left, Bronze, 54.8mm, by I. D. F. Extremely fine.

In bronze, obverse enameled, unmarked, 38x58mm, circa 1935. Tongs on reverse broken off, otherwise very fine.

Two medals; 1915 pin; 5 Pengo silver coin. Medals very fine or better, coin mint condition.

In very fine condition.

Bravery medal, in solid bronze; two WWII medals. Generally very fine or better.

In zinc alloy, numbered, maker marked, 46x62mm, good condition; these badges were mostly awarded to Hungarian Troops on Russian Front. Rare.

WWII (1939-1944) period Silver Bravery Medal, 35mm, extremely fine condition.

In zinc alloy, numbered, 46x62mm, good condition; these badges were mostly awarded to Hungarian Troops on Russian Front. Rare.

Commander’s neck cross in gilt and enamels, 53mmx53mm, mounted as worn on full length of original ribbon. Extremely fine.

All mounted on original ribbon, very fine or better.

All mounted on original ribbon, very fine or better.

General L. Stirling, and his Son-in-law Lieutenant First Class Z.K. Awards to L. Stirling: Order of Merit, Grand Commander set of insignia, comprising: Neck Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 53mmx53mm, on a full length of neck ribbon, enamels intact, unmarked, extremely fine; Star, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 78mm, extremely fine; both contained within fitted case of issue; Order of Merit, Knight’s Cross, very fine (needs cleaning), with small decoration of the Grand Commander (20x21mm) attached to ribbon, this extremely fine and scarce; Austrian Empire: Military Merit Cross (2), one missing reverse cartouche; Bosnian Campaign Medal (on wrong ribbon); 1912-13 Campaign Cross; Troop Cross; Commemorative 1914-18 Austrian Medal; Hungarian Military merit Medal with Crown, gilded; Hungarian 1914-18 War Medal; Hungarian Long Service decoration; European Union Decoration (last one he received while living in Canada). Unless otherwise noted, medals mounted on original ribbons, and in generally very fine condition. Lot also include original photo of L. Stirling; and his solid silver Austrian made (hallmarked) cigarette case, with his family Coat of Arms engraved on it. (This lot bought directly from a daughter of Mr. S. Stirling). Originally from Scotland (town of Stirling), descendants of L. Stirling emigrated to Austria two Centuries ago, eventually settling on Budapest, Hungary. L. Stirling as on Officer served in Austro-Hungarian Army during WWI, Eastern Front, ended up as POW in Russian captivity, and eventually through Japan returned to Hungary. Served in Hungarian Army 1920-1944, then moved to Germany with Family (together with Lieutenant First Class Z.K), then to Austria, eventually to Dominican Republic in 1949; then to Canada in mid 1950’s. He was accompanied with his daughter and his Son-in-law, Z.K. (This lot will be sold together with lot H174, $3500).

Lieutenant First Class Z.K.: Military Merit Medals (2) First Class, gilded; Merit Cross with Swords; Medal for Occupation of Southern Slovakia; Medal for occupation of Baranja-Backa region 1941; Medal for occupation of North Transylvania region. All on original ribbons, generally very fine. Together with solid silver cigarette case (hallmarked, Austrian), with engraved initials ZK; and with quantity of original documents, including his driver licence booklet with photo, award documents for medals, ID document from Dominican. (For more information, see lot #175); this lot will be sold together with lot H174.

Commander’s neck cross in gilt and enamels, mounted as worn on full length of original ribbon. Extremely fine.

WWI period Red Cross badge in bronze gilt and enamels, 39 x 50mm, maker marked on reverse. Enamels intact, minor contact marks, in very fine condition.

On original ribbons, generally very fine condition.

WWI Hungarian issue, in bronze, rim enameled, 65mm.

WWII (1939-1944) period Gold grade Bravery Medal, 40mm. Late War issue in gilded zinc, on original ribbon, worn, in good/fine condition.

Officers Pilot’s Badge, in gold bullion, on black fabric, of good quality and in very fine condition, WWII period. Sold together with two sets of WWII period Air Force Officer’s shoulder boards.

Commander’s neck cross in gilt and enamels, mounted as worn on original ribbon. Extremely fine.

Knight’s Cross (reduced size), in GOLD and enamels, 22x25mm, of very fine quality make, circa 1840-50, on original ribbon, extremely fine condition and scarce in this size.

Commander’s neck cross in gilt and enamels, mounted on a full length of original ribbon. Contained within original case of issue. Both in extremely fine condition.

Silver grade, in white metal, incorrect ribbon, very good condition.

In zinc and enamel, 28x45mm, dated 1916. Maker marked, very good condition.

WWI period Red Cross badge in bronze gilt and enamels, 39 x 48mm, maker marked on reverse. Enamels intact, minor contact marks, in very fine condition.

WWII (1939-1944) period Bronze Bravery Medal, 35mm. Mounted on original ribbon, worn, in very fine condition.

Instituted by Horthy, Regent of Hungary, in 1921 as a military award to those who served their country with great courage. Badge in gilded bronze and enamels, in good/fair condition.

WWI period Red Cross badge in bronze gilt and enamels, 39 x 48mm, maker marked on reverse. Enamel repair, pin on reverse re-soldered, thus fair/good condition.