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    Greg Collins

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    1. A recent arrival to the collection, basically bought on a hunch (the price was right). I believe it to be a MOHOSZ military badge of some sort. The reasons are:

      - the prongs are arranged vertically, indicating a uniform badge rather than a cap badge.

      - the long handled hammer crossed with a weapon would indicate MOHOSZ, MHS or MHSZ.

      - the arrangement of the national colours at the base is virtually identical to the way they are on a Rakosi era seal and armed forces cap badge, bringing me to the conclusion that the badge is MOHOSZ. Also, the design of the badge mimics the design of military qualification badges of that time.

      Now, what was the badge given for?

    2. Ian,

      Yes, your badge is Militie (Police) as well. The silver wash on yours has oxidized over the years, leaving it a darker colour. Also, I can see spots where the silver has worn off leaving the brass to show through. Keep it as it is! No shining!

      The ranks that would have worn this cap badge are Locotenants (as Kevin said) through Colonels. Sergeants and Warrant Officers badges would have one row of leaves; below that, just the oval and seal (the seal would be stamped into the oval- no colour). An oval with an enameled seal would have been for cadets. Generals wore three rows of leaves, which were embroidered, with a silver-coloured oval and enameled seal placed in the center. Take a look at the thread "Communist Romania Cap Badges" for more of these.

    3. Charles,

      As promised, some ribbon views of the Silver grade AVH medal- the Bronze is virtually identical. Taken early morning, open shade. No colour, contrast or light manipulation. I hesitate to uncouple the ribbon ends from the medal as I felt resistance- maybe a crimp- and also because of the stitching. First, the whole medal:

    4. A pre-Rakosi communique/letter dated 12 December 1946, hand signed, from AVO Lt. Colonel Dr. Aladar Gyuris, Deputy Division Chief, to Miklos Hulenyi stating the following:

      "My dear Friend!

      I took steps regarding your request. Your case is currently under investigation. Unless any special problems arise, the permit will be issued to you.

      Yours Sincerely,"

      First, the letter as a whole:

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