Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the People’s Republic of Hungary, II Class Star with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the CFD court-mounted with pinback

the CFD court-mounted with pinback

a small group photo depicting HJ and BDM personnel

Footnote: Adam Crooks (or sometimes spelled "Crook" as per the medal) was born in Kilmarnock

the reverse inscribed “XII”

after July 1

Hungary, People’s Republic. An Order of the Flag of the People’s Republic of Hungary, II Class Star with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the CFD court-mounted with pinback(A Magyar Npkztrsasg Zszlrendjnek II. fokozata). Instituted 1956. (1956 1991 issue). Constructed of a gilded silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, obverse consisting of a multi pointed starburst with ribbed and pebbled rays, bearing a central circular and green enameled laurel wreath defaced by a Hungarian national flag, the reverse with four visible blasted rivets securing the obverse insignia in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback