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Object ID 001411

Object Name Hungarian Fire Service Medallion

Object Desc Rectangular, brass medallion embossed with the Hungarian Soviet coat of arms. Message on the item translates roughly to "From the Fire Brigade of the Magyar People's Republic 1950"

Collection General Collection

Accession # SHENE.2023.38

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General Category History

Category Fire Service

Source Fire & Police Museum

Source Category Donation

Accession Date MAY 18,2023

Credit/Acknowledgement old charity

Location Unlocated

Object Date 1950

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Status Being Processed

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Date MAY 18,2023

Summary Good

Assessor Troy Lee Wibberley

Notes Metal has dulled over time, but this is consistent with age. Text is legible, all enamel is still present. No makers marks.