Context (Acquisition Details)
This presentation box was awarded to a Hungarian soldier, possibly a Captain. Its text reads: 'In memory For armed service to the Socialist Homeland From the Defence Minister of the Hungarian People's Republic'. Today, such boxes (possibly simply for military service (?) are easily found - in Hungarian flea markets, but not with names indicated. The indication of the names itself, on this box, by way of a plastic adhesive strip, confirms the ordinary nature of this article. Origin: Hungary, Ministry of Defence.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
The rectangular presentation box is a mass-production piece as indicated by its construction: stamped metal and plastic. The box is adorned with plates on its four sides representing various branches of the armed services. The lid bears a plate featuring the head profile of a soldier. Two scenes of military activity are to the left and right backgrounds. Plastic and metal (box) and plastic (name strip).
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Context (Amendments / updates)
This object contains or includes personal information which has been omitted from the record in compliance with GDPR regulations.
Event Date 9/5/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff

Description (Physical description)
A rectangular presentation box awarded to a soldier, made from plastic and metal with a hinged lid. The box is adorned with metal plates on its four sides representing various branches of the armed services. The lid bears a plate featuring the head profile of a soldier. There is a plate on the inside of the lid with an inscription, with a red plastic label bearing a soldier's name.
Event Date 9/5/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff