Forged in Honor: The Enduring Legacy of the Order of Vitéz in Hungarian History and Culture

The Order of Vitéz and its hereditary nature occupies a unique and storied place in Hungarian history and culture, embodying the ideals of chivalry, honor, and service to the nation.

The Order of Vitéz, established in 1920 by the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, His Serene Highness Vitéz Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya, Prince of Otranto & Szeged, stands as a venerable institution designed to honor the valor and heroism of Hungarian soldiers during and after World War I.

The creation of the Order of Vitéz was directly influenced by the s…