Greg Collins Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 I had a devil of a time tracking one of these down, until I figured out it was awarded over a span of less than a year. It's a Rakosi period Meritorious Mining Service Medal, Bronze grade. It was began in early 1956... later that same year was the failed revolution and, after 1957, the same medal continued but with the Kadar arms (fairly easy to get). The Bronze grade was for 10 years service in the mines or 15 years service for mine-related work. The time was retroactive to 4 April 1945 so you can see that this was the only grade that could have been awarded, even though Gold and Silver were, as far as I know, made.
Greg Collins Posted July 1, 2010 Author Posted July 1, 2010 A detail of the front of the medal itself. I really like the Hungarian use of the "cut-out" design.
Greg Collins Posted July 1, 2010 Author Posted July 1, 2010 Here's a Kiváló Bányász (Excellent Miner) badge from 1954, which I've also posted in the Kivalo Dolgozol badge thread. A three piece badge, it's construction is very similar to many medals of the era. What I don't know is if the medal I posted at the beginning of this thread would have taken the place of this badge or if the two were awarded during the same time period.
hunyadi Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 Greg - The "Kivalo" sereis was always for exceptional work: increaed production, exceptional work ethic, etc... the "Szolgalati" is for years of service and had little to do with performance. Service medals such as these were appearing at the 10 year annaversary of the end of WWII, the military had the Meritorious Service Medal (blue enameled center with crossed PPSHs and Rakosi coat of arms) to sit in for 10 years of service as well as for exceptional serivce (allowing multiple awards of such) The civilian sector and the miltary sector were close in their thinking, but a little different in their execution of the reward.
Greg Collins Posted July 1, 2010 Author Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) Thanks Charles! So medal=service; badge=performance in the civilian sector. Got it!:jumping: Edited July 1, 2010 by Greg Collins
Stogieman Posted July 4, 2010 Posted July 4, 2010 Here's my Bronze version, cased. Images show the medal, the case, the seal on the lid.
Greg Collins Posted July 18, 2010 Author Posted July 18, 2010 Nice case! Wish I had one for mine (really makes a difference). Here's a cased Excellent Worker in the Mining Industry badge and miniature. This is the first case I've encountered that actually has a recess for the mini. Judging by the case (same scuff as Stogieman's above; no seal but a rectangular "moulding" around the top) I would say it's from the later '50's/early '60's. Due to the "glare" when photographing gilt against white enamel, I've included a second shot of the lettering.
cimbineus Posted August 27, 2010 Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Gents, Here are three "KIVÁLÓ" and "ÉRDEMES" badges from the very first series of badges of the mining industry. Regards, cimbineus Edited August 27, 2010 by cimbineus
Philip.S Posted September 19 Posted September 19 Gentlemen, This one arrived today. Though the case is not in the best of conditions, it is still nice to have it! I think I can give up hope of ever seeing the other grades, given that they were never awarded! Regards, Philip.S 1
steveBobby Posted September 20 Posted September 20 7 hours ago, Philip.S said: Gentlemen, This one arrived today. Though the case is not in the best of conditions, it is still nice to have it! I think I can give up hope of ever seeing the other grades, given that they were never awarded! Regards, Philip.S A beautiful reward from the days of the Laxey administration! A nice acquisition, congratulations! Yours Steve 1
Megan Posted September 20 Posted September 20 Good looking thing, thank you for sharing. And an interesting story about the early development of this medal.
Philip.S Posted September 20 Posted September 20 Thank you, both, for your kind words! Regards, Philip.S
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