volume x, issue 4 - new hungarian voice

SALLAY PHOTOCZINK COLLECTION...and those of todayThe three classes of theHungarian Ministry of Defence’sHungarian War GravesCustodianship Merit Award,or Magyar Hadisírgondozásért KitüntetőCím (Gold, Silver and Bronze),pictured at left (actual size), continuethe tradition of dramatic andthought-provoking design.They are currently awarded forexemplary service in the maintenanceof war graves, war monuments andmemorials. The awards are issuedconsecutively for continuedexceptional service, and aminimum of three years mustpass before a recipient is eligiblefor the next, higher grade.Its design is clearly based on that ofthe old Tűzkereszt (Fire Cross), andon the arms of the cross, the mottoPro Custodia - Tumulorum - Militumis inscribed.The old Frontline Fighters’Association insignia (see detail below)can still be seen on this tombstone inBudapest’s Farkasréti Cemetery.12