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)
4 medals on a red backing. A: star on ribbon. B&C: 2 wreaths. D: arrow & star. E: red backing.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Four enamelled copper alloy medals attached to a rectangular piece of red leather. A: Faceted red star, with the Hungarian People's Republic coat of arms in the centre. Red, ribbon-shaped badge reading 'KIVÁLÓ DOLGOZÓ', or Outstanding Worker, is attached above the star via two chains. B-C: Social Work Brigade medal. Wreath with a red flag depicting the Hungarian People's Republic military insignia and 'SZOCIALISTA BRIGAD'. D: 100 year anniversary pin for the Ganz-Mavag Corporation. Blue pentagon with a red star and arrow, reading 'Ganz 1878', with green leaves and '100' below. E: Red leather backing.
Event Date 4/5/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad