Hungary – WWII Officer’s Badge for Combat Leadership (1920–1944) – Rare Wartime Issue
Key Information:
Country: Hungary
Era: Kingdom of Hungary (Interwar and WWII, 1920–1944)
Type: Officer’s Badge for Combat Leadership
Manufacturer: Marked “MÜZSA RT / BUDAPEST / ESKÜTÉR 5”
Material: Tombak/brass, partly enameled
Dimensions: Approx. 53.56 mm x 43.65 mm
Badge Design:
Oval-shaped openwork badge featuring a Hungarian Crown atop a sword and double cross, set over mountain peaks. Laurel and oak leaf wreath encircles the design. Green enamel remains partially intact with wear from age and service.
Condition:
Patina and oxidation present across metal surfaces
Green enamel exhibits edge chipping and surface loss (see photos)
Reverse includes original long vertical clip with clear maker’s mark:
MÜZSA RT / BUDAPEST / ESKÜTÉR 5Please examine all photos closely for exact condition
All dimensions are approximate
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This is the WWII-era Officer’s Combat Leadership Badge from the Kingdom of Hungary, awarded to officers for leadership in battle. This version was issued during the regency of Admiral Miklós Horthy. The badge design reflects Hungarian nationalist iconography and military tradition. Wartime originals marked by MÜZSA RT are increasingly difficult to find, especially in this condition with intact clip and legible maker’s stamp.
Authentic Hungarian Officer’s Badge for Combat Leadership, WWII-era, produced by MÜZSA RT in Budapest. A striking and historical badge for advanced collectors of WWII Axis militaria.
For condition, please refer to the photos.
All dimensions are approximate.