Object numberM1992/009:007
DescriptionCommemorative medallion from Hungary.
George Varnai was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1924. During the war he joined the Partisans, but was captured by the Germans in 1944. After spending two months and 15 days in the Forced Labour Camp, he was sent to Germany, in November 1944, to a concentration camp, eventually ending up in Buchenwald. He left Hungary after the uprising of 1956, emigrating to Australia.
George Varnai was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1924. During the war he joined the Partisans, but was captured by the Germans in 1944. After spending two months and 15 days in the Forced Labour Camp, he was sent to Germany, in November 1944, to a concentration camp, eventually ending up in Buchenwald. He left Hungary after the uprising of 1956, emigrating to Australia.
Production placeHungary
Production date 1984
Subjectpresentation pieces
Object namepresentation pieces
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mr George Varnai