Commemorative Medal for World War I for combatants

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Commemorative Medal for World War I for combatants Commemorative Medal for World War I for combatants
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Added by József Gál , with updated images by Alain Martineau
General Description The medal was instituted on 14 November 1929 to acknowledge those who had participated in World War I. There were two versions, one for combatants and one for non-combatants. The two were essentially the same in design but that for combatants had crossed swords on the face and a helmet on the reverse.
Front Description The face with the crowned arms of Hungary imposed on crossed swords within a wreath of oak and laurel.
Back Description The reverse with a soldier’s helmet above the dates ‘1914-1918’, inscribed ‘PRO DEO ET PATRIA’ (Latin = For God and Country) above, a laurel wreath below
Material Aluminium-Nickel-Bronze
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