Hungary, Regency. A Levente Leader’s Badge, C.1944 Auction Eight Tiered Ribbon Rack

Eight Tiered Ribbon Rack

as many pilots from this unit were for their superior flying skills

and when fastened

He held the rank of Feldwebel (Sergeant) and may have received additional promotions

Medal is die struck (made of Turkish cannons)

Hungary, Regency. A Levente Leader’s Badge, C.1944 Auction Eight Tiered Ribbon RackIn bronze, enameled, 45mm x 59. 75mm, excellent quality, maker marked on reverse "Walther E. Budapest", in extremely fine condition, rare. Footnote: Levente Associations (Hungarian: Levente Egyesletek) or simply "levente" were paramilitary youth organizations in Hungary in the interwar period and during the Second World War. It was established in 1921 with the declared purpose of physical and health training. Since mid 1930s they have de facto become