Context (Other owners)
Formerly owned and used by Istvan Kovacs.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Found together / assemblage)
Part of larger group of object (2003.118 A-C): A: Cloth Worker Guard militia uniform jacket; B: Armband of Workers Guard militia. C: This is a Workers Guard militia cap. Note: cap incorporates red colour of revolution and is in a semi military style.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Other)
The Workers Guard was established in 1957 after the revolution of that year.
Event Date 1957
Author: Emily Shorter

Context (References)
See tape of interview with Andre Czegledy.
Event Date 2003
Author: Emily Shorter

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 2003.118 A-C: 'Worker Guard Militia uniform: jacket, armband, cap.'
Event Date 2004
Author: Emily Shorter

Description (Physical description)
Record for 2003.118 A-C: 'A: Grey cloth uniform jacket, metal buttons.'


Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2023.5808 | Freezing
Event Date 25/10/2023
Author: Ayesha Fuentes

Description (Physical description)
Workers' Guard Militia Jacket - Blue/grey jacket made of possibly polyester cotton. The metal buttons which line the opening, pockets and sleeve cuffs of the jacket are stamped with the Workers' Guard Militia insignia. The inside of the jacket is lined with polyester. Two patches on collar for attaching medals.
Event Date 15/5/2023
Author: Alana Edgeworth