Hungarian Order of Merit

The civil division is divided into six grades, whilst the military division is divided into five. The highest grade, the Grand Cross with Chain, is exclusive to the civilian division and is only awarded to heads of state and the President of Hungary ex-officio. The maximum number of awards which are permitted to be made to Hungarian citizens per year is subject to the grade in the following fashion: Grand Cross: 5 Commander's Cross with Star: 20 Commander's Cross: 40 Officer's Cross: 140 Knight's Cross: 300 == Insignia ==

• The medal of the Order is made on the features of the ancient Royal Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary: it consists of a white-enamelled cross edged with green, showing a central circular medallion enamelled in red showing the coat of arms of Hungary, surrounded by a wreath of green enamel. • The star takes up the shape of the medal but is mounted on a golden radiant star. • The ribbon is green with a red stripe and a white stripe for the civil class, while it is red with a green stripe and a white stripe for the military class. ==References==