Accession No

2003.144 A-B


Description

Enamelled copper alloy medal for an Outstanding Worker [A], in a red presentation box [B]. A: Star shaped medal with a red background and the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic in the centre. A red, ribbon-shaped badge reading 'KIVÁLÓ DOLGOZÓ' is attached above the star via two chains. B: Red cardboard presentation box with green and white stripes in one corner. White textile lining in the lid; red textile lining in the base.


Place

Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary


Period

20th century


Source

Czegledy, Andre [collector]; Molnar, Julianna [field collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

2003.144 A-B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; Glass; Enamel; Cardboard; Plastic; ?Nylon


Local Term


Measurements

72mm x 23mm x 197mm


Events

Context (Found together / assemblage)
The box might not be made for this or any medal. Found with 2003.144 A, 145, 146 and 149.
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


Context (Field collection)
This collection of medals and pins (2003.144-146 and 149-161) was collected by Julianna Molnar, formerly one of the leading KISZ (communist Youth League) activists at Ganz-MAVAG, Budapest.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau


Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated to the Museum by Julianna Molnar.
Event Date 2003
Author: Lucie Carreau


Context (Production / use)
One Outstanding Worker medal is in its original presentation box (red and clear plastic). A presentation box (with the Hungarian colours in strips across a corner) contains another Outstanding Worker medal and its representative small pin, also two pins from the XXVII Party congress (in the Soviet Union?) and two socialist brigade pins (one large one small size). 4 pins are attached to a red plastic backing cloth. Including 3 socialist work brigade pins, one Outstanding Worker medal, and a 100 year anniversary pin from Ganz-MAVAG. 9 loose pins accompany the above, including 2 silver rank Socialist work Brigade pins, one gold rank, plus 5 small Soc. Brigade badges/pins .
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
A. Red enamelled medal (large star hanging off ribbon). B: Presentation box.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Enamelled copper alloy medal for an Outstanding Worker [A], in a red presentation box [B]. A: Star shaped medal with a red background and the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic in the centre. A red, ribbon-shaped badge reading 'KIVÁLÓ DOLGOZÓ' is attached above the star via two chains. B: Red cardboard presentation box with green and white stripes in one corner. White textile lining in the lid; red textile lining in the base.
Event Date 3/5/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


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