Context (Field collection)
Purchased from a formal store specialising in military medals and other forms of official recognition. See receipt titled: 520252 Numizmatikai Centrum kft. Price of purchase is for total of medals and documentation for the female recipient and her husband.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Production / use)
These certificates demonstrate the recipient’s active involvement in socialist forms of organisation, particularly that to do with the socialisation of the young. When reviewed in tandem with the medals awarded to the recipient's husband [2003.140 A-E], they give a picture of a couple integrated into the state system. In addition, the division of profiles (as indicated by their respective awards) between husband and wife illustrates traditional conceptions of the sexual division of labour in Hungarian society irrespective of state socialist ideals regarding gender equality.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Compliment of documentation and medal awarded to a woman. Paper (certificates, other documentation), metal (medals), plastic (presentation sleeve).
A: Medal stuck to certificate. Communist Youth League decoration (bronze coloured round medal with League insignia). On edge of medal inscription reads: 'In the Cause of Children Medal.' Also Presentation Certificate for award, dated 2 June 1981. B. Presentation sleeve in red and clear plastic, with titling of medal/award in gold lettering on the front cover.
C-E: 3 pieces of paper documentation of various types:
C: A small card addressed to the 'Dear Comrade/Comrade lady' which acts as an invitation to a celebratory function. The main text reads: 'With love we await you at the celebration of the veterans’ reunion. Place and time: 1981. June 6th 14:00 hours.'
D: A small paper documentary certificate titled 'Igazolvany'. The leading text reads: 'Certificate - The Hungarian Pioneers Association National Council'. This certificate confirms the woman as having received the 'In the Cause of Children Medal on 2 June 1981.'
E: A folded invitation numbered 35 with red bordering. This invitation is from the Hungarian Pioneers’ Association (Budapest Presidency) celebrating the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Association.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Medal and certificate awarded to a woman [A] with associated documentation [C-E] in a red plastic folder [B]. A: Square copper alloy medal adhered to colour printed certificate. Medal has the Communist Youth League insignia and inscription reading 'In the Cause of Children Medal'. Certificate for award dated 2 June 1981. B. Presentation sleeve in red and clear plastic, with award title in gold on the front cover. C: Small card invitation to celebratory function, with text reading 'With love we await you at the celebration of the veterans’ reunion. Place and time: 1981. June 6th 14:00 hours.' D: Small paper certificate from The Hungarian Pioneers Association National Council confirming the award of the medal. E: Folded invitation to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian Pioneers’ Association. Front is numbered 35 in a red triangle.
Event Date 10/5/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (Amendments / updates)
This object contains or includes personal information which has been omitted from the record in compliance with GDPR regulations.
Event Date 10/5/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad