Mining Service Medal, Exceptional Class

SKU: 02.HUN.0143.101.01

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Attributes

country

Hungary (Socialist)
date of institution

June 10, 1956
remarks

The Medal was redesigned after the end of the Hungarian People's Republic in 1991, and it featured the 1990 emblem of Hungary on the obverse medallion.

History

This Medal was awarded to Hungarian miners in recognition of long service within the field of mining, including direct labour and supervision.

There are two main versions of the medal.

The medals awarded from in 1956 feature the Hungarian People's Republic emblem from 1949-1956 on the obverse medallion.

The medals awarded from 1957 to 1991 feature the Hungarian People's Republic emblem from 1957-1989 on the obverse medallion.

The obverse inscription roughly translates to "Mining Service Medal of Merit."

The Exceptional Class was added as a grade in November 1984. It was conferred for 30 years of direct work within mines, or 35 years of service in a mine related activity.