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Title Silver plaque of Count Tisza
Nationality Hungarian
Period 1907
Price £180.00

This hallmarked silver plaque is cast in relief with the head of Count Stepan Tisza, Prime Minister of Hungary in 1914, assassinated in 1918 by the Bolsheviks in their short-lived rising in Hungary. Also cast in relief are: his name and title in Hungarian, the date 1907 (top left), and the sculptor's monogram FBO, or a combination of these (right).

It measures approximately 5.5 x 7.5 cms (2 x 3") and is marked on the back with the maker's mark 'J.C.' in an oblong punch (top left) and a Vienna or Budapest mint mark (top right). The condition is excellent. It has a nice, dark, even patination. This weighs 152gm.

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[Militaria : Medals : Hungarian : 20th Century]

testimonials

Just a quick mail to let you know the medals arrived today, very pleased with them and your service.

S S, UK, 10.03.2010

Having had time to have a relax and a good look at the brooch, am very pleased with it, many thanks for sending it on promptly and safely. Will keep an eye on the site.

G B, UK, 13.02.2010

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