Silver plaque of Count Tisza, Hungarian (1907)

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

MAGNIFY

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.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.

[Militaria : Medals : Hungarian : 20th Century]

online museum

account

testimonials