Hungarian Decorations Red Cross Service and Flood Rescue Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Hungary
• Type: Medal set (2 decorations)
• 1. Hungarian Red Cross Honor Medal – 1st Class
• 2. Flood Rescue Medal – 1952
• Period: Mid-20th century
• Dimensions approx.:
– Red Cross Honor Medal: 39.70 mm
– Flood Rescue Medal: 34.96 mm
Medal Design:
1. Hungarian Red Cross Honor Medal
Obverse inscription (Hungarian):
VERADÁS SZERVEZÉSÉÉRT
Translation:
For Organizing Blood Donation
Design features a medical oil lamp with a drop of blood, symbolizing humanitarian medical service, beneath a red cross.
Reverse:
Plain reverse without inscription.
2. Hungarian Flood Rescue Medal 1952
Obverse inscription (Hungarian):
ÁRVÍZVÉDELEMÉRT
Translation:
For Flood Protection / Flood Defense
The design depicts a rescuer raising a hammer while reinforcing flood barriers, with engineering equipment and vehicles in the background, representing efforts to control flooding.
Reverse:
Plain reverse without inscription.
Condition:
• Both medals with ribbons
• Visible age patina on metal
• Minor wear consistent with age and use
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Hungarian Red Cross Honor Medal was awarded for humanitarian service, particularly related to the organization of blood donation campaigns.
The Flood Rescue Medal (1952) commemorates efforts in flood control and disaster response in post-war Hungary. Such medals were awarded to workers, engineers, and volunteers involved in protecting settlements from flooding.
These decorations represent the humanitarian and civil defense activities of mid-20th century Hungary.
Summary:
Set of two Hungarian medals representing humanitarian and civil protection service: the Red Cross Honor Medal for organizing blood donation and the Flood Rescue Medal for flood defense efforts.