Hungarian Stakhanovite Award Medal set with Award documents LOW 3 digit serial number, 146 !!! 1954

A pristine condition, very early Stakhanovite medal, cased with miniature and corresponding award certificate booklet issued to Mr Gabor Biro in 1954.

Reverse of the medal is engraved 146 (!) which is a super low number, additionally the booklet also displays the same serial number!

The Stakhanovite movement was a Soviet campaign that encouraged workers to dramatically exceed production quotas. It became one of the best-known labor movements in the communist world and was later adopted by other Eastern Bloc countries, including Hungary.

The Stakhanovite Award in Hungary

Hungary adopted the movement after World War II, particularly during the early 1950s under the Stalinist government of Mátyás Rákosi.

The Sztahanovista Kitüntetés (Stakhanovite Award) was presented to workers who:

• Significantly exceeded production quotas.
• Introduced improvements that increased productivity.
• Maintained outstanding work performance over time.
• Served as exemplary socialist workers.

Recipients often also received:

• A decorated badge or medal.
• An official certificate (Igazolvány).
• Cash awards or bonuses.
• Public recognition in newspapers and workplace ceremonies.