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. Here is the back side of the Order: .

. This is the first type of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour from 1953. There were 52 awards only. ...

Some other pictures will follow soon...

. "MERITORIOUS ARTIST OF THE HPR" - 1957 - variation No 2. .....

. "MERITORIOUS ARTIST OF THE HPR" - 1957 - variation No 1. .....

. "MERITORIOUS ARTIST OF THE HPR" - 1950 - variation No 2. .....

. "MERITORIOUS ARTIST OF THE HPR" - 1950 - variation No 1. .....

. . Just a photograph... .

. . . Just a photograph... .

Yes, there is a recess for the ribbon bar. Photographs will came soon. I will show the case in more details in some days, may be tomorrow. Unfortunately, I have no documents for these kind of early awards. I admit, I have never payed any special attention to this question which I regret today... (The only exception is Diplomas for "KIVÁLÓ" badges.) I concentrated almost all my attention on the items and cases. .

Thanks a lot Tolya. Here you can see all stars of the Order from 1st to 4th degrees: ...

... and a closer look at the ribbon with the miniature:

... its interesting case:

... its back:

This is a relatively scarce Hungarian medal too: - - - -

...and here are the 1st and 2nd degrees side by side:

Here is the Order of Merit of the Hungarian People's Republic 1st degree (those orders had degrees and not classes)

. Gents, Here is a compilation assisting you in comparing sizes of the miniatures on the ribbons. cimbineus .

Hi ilja559, This is a very nice photograph! And as always, Soviet officers/generals (incorrectly) wear both, the Order and the Medal with the miniature for "causal" outfit too. They like "luster" very much ... cimbineus .

Gents, As far as I know, those without "1949" on the back were produced later and those are stage-properties, specially made for theaters and movie shootings. cimbineus .

. . ... and the other one: cimbineus .

Gordon, Thanks for your kind words. To my best knowledge, yes, there were both types of boxes for both, the Order and the Medal too. As requested, here is one box: cimbineus .

Thank you, Gordon. You can see these badges in the first addition (1997) of my book too, in the "Agriculture" chapter. (pp. 123-153) cimbineus .

...and the two types of boxes: .

The Hungarian MOTHERHOOD ORDERS and MEDALS: Giving birth to 6 to 11 children. .