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| − | Hungary has the distinction of being one of very few nations to develop its own distinctive camouflage pattern during the Second World War. Introduced in 1938, the design was utilized for painting vehicles, artillery pieces, technical equipment and for individual shelter-half/poncho combinations. There is some speculation that the pattern itself was based on the Italian M1929 model. <ref>Tamás Baczoni: "History and Evolution of Hungarian Camouflage Patterns" ( | + | Hungary has the distinction of being one of very few nations to develop its own distinctive camouflage pattern during the Second World War. Introduced in 1938, the design was utilized for painting vehicles, artillery pieces, technical equipment and for individual shelter-half/poncho combinations. There is some speculation that the pattern itself was based on the Italian M1929 model. <ref>Tamás Baczoni: "History and Evolution of Hungarian Camouflage Patterns" (academic paper) p. 2</ref> Camouflage continued to be used by Hungarian military personnel during the Second World War, during which the nation was a member of the Axis powers. |
During the Communist period (1947-1989) substantial camouflage developments took place. Although wartime camouflage continued to be used and to influence the design of more contemporary patterns (even as late as the 1980s), still other designs based on leaf and jagged blotch shapes were introduced in the 1950s and continued to be worn well into the late 20th century. | During the Communist period (1947-1989) substantial camouflage developments took place. Although wartime camouflage continued to be used and to influence the design of more contemporary patterns (even as late as the 1980s), still other designs based on leaf and jagged blotch shapes were introduced in the 1950s and continued to be worn well into the late 20th century. | ||
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| − | * The only other camouflage worn by Hungarian personnel during WW2 was solid white, issued as long smocks, hooded jackets, two piece suits and coveralls to troops fighting on the Eastern Front. <ref>Tamás Baczoni: "History and Evolution of Hungarian Camouflage Patterns" ( | + | * The only other camouflage worn by Hungarian personnel during WW2 was solid white, issued as long smocks, hooded jackets, two piece suits and coveralls to troops fighting on the Eastern Front. <ref>Tamás Baczoni: "History and Evolution of Hungarian Camouflage Patterns" (academic paper) p. 3</ref> ''(not illustrated)'' |
* The longest-lived Hungarian camouflage design to date was introdued in 1949, during the early years of the Communist period. Known officially as the M1949, the pattern consists of reddish brown and olive green shapes with blurred or "soft" edges on a pinkish-tan base. Although initially only produced as a poncho & shelter half combination, the pattern also emerged on one-piece coveralls issued to Border Troops, a rain poncho for cyclists, and an experimental backpack for paratroopers. This pattern re-emerged in 1985 and continued in use as the national pattern of Hungary until 1990. | * The longest-lived Hungarian camouflage design to date was introdued in 1949, during the early years of the Communist period. Known officially as the M1949, the pattern consists of reddish brown and olive green shapes with blurred or "soft" edges on a pinkish-tan base. Although initially only produced as a poncho & shelter half combination, the pattern also emerged on one-piece coveralls issued to Border Troops, a rain poncho for cyclists, and an experimental backpack for paratroopers. This pattern re-emerged in 1985 and continued in use as the national pattern of Hungary until 1990. | ||
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| − | * A new camouflage pattern with two distinctive colorways (plus a solid white version for snow operations) was introduced in 1951 and printed on a one-piece hooded coverall issued to reconnaissance troops and artillery observers. The green variant of the M1951 pattern features ochre and reddish-brown shapes on a bright green background, and was intended for use in lowlands or open terrain. Although only produced between 1951 and 1953, the uniforms continued to be worn into the latter part of the 20th century. <ref>Tamás Baczoni: "History and Evolution of Hungarian Camouflage Patterns" ( | + | * A new camouflage pattern with two distinctive colorways (plus a solid white version for snow operations) was introduced in 1951 and printed on a one-piece hooded coverall issued to reconnaissance troops and artillery observers. The green variant of the M1951 pattern features ochre and reddish-brown shapes on a bright green background, and was intended for use in lowlands or open terrain. Although only produced between 1951 and 1953, the uniforms continued to be worn into the latter part of the 20th century. <ref>Tamás Baczoni: "History and Evolution of Hungarian Camouflage Patterns" (academic paper) p. 4</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:20, 15 November 2010
Hungary has the distinction of being one of very few nations to develop its own distinctive camouflage pattern during the Second World War. Introduced in 1938, the design was utilized for painting vehicles, artillery pieces, technical equipment and for individual shelter-half/poncho combinations. There is some speculation that the pattern itself was based on the Italian M1929 model. [1] Camouflage continued to be used by Hungarian military personnel during the Second World War, during which the nation was a member of the Axis powers.
During the Communist period (1947-1989) substantial camouflage developments took place. Although wartime camouflage continued to be used and to influence the design of more contemporary patterns (even as late as the 1980s), still other designs based on leaf and jagged blotch shapes were introduced in the 1950s and continued to be worn well into the late 20th century.
A standardized camouflage uniform (influenced by an earlier pattern developed in 1949) was adopted for issue to the Hungarian Armed Forces in 1990. Now a member of NATO and the European Union, Hungary has also participated in peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan (OEF) and with the United Nations, for which desert camouflage has been adopted.
Hungarian Camouflage Patterns
- The first camouflage pattern developed by Hungary was the M1938. A three-color design consisting of dark reddish-brown and olive green shapes on a khaki background, it is apparent the pattern was probably based on the Italian M1929 telo mimetico. Produced officially only as a combination poncho & shelter half, during the Second World War it is known that privately tailored German-style helmet covers, smocks, airborne jump smocks and hooded jackets were produced. Use of the M38 pattern gradually declined after 1949.
- A variation of the M38 pattern having "soft" edges around the shapes has also been documented during wartime, printed on military vehicle and possibly in limited usage on shelter pieces. Known by historians as the M1944 pattern, it is believed used of this design disappeared once the war ended.
- The only other camouflage worn by Hungarian personnel during WW2 was solid white, issued as long smocks, hooded jackets, two piece suits and coveralls to troops fighting on the Eastern Front. [2] (not illustrated)
- The longest-lived Hungarian camouflage design to date was introdued in 1949, during the early years of the Communist period. Known officially as the M1949, the pattern consists of reddish brown and olive green shapes with blurred or "soft" edges on a pinkish-tan base. Although initially only produced as a poncho & shelter half combination, the pattern also emerged on one-piece coveralls issued to Border Troops, a rain poncho for cyclists, and an experimental backpack for paratroopers. This pattern re-emerged in 1985 and continued in use as the national pattern of Hungary until 1990.
- A new camouflage pattern with two distinctive colorways (plus a solid white version for snow operations) was introduced in 1951 and printed on a one-piece hooded coverall issued to reconnaissance troops and artillery observers. The green variant of the M1951 pattern features ochre and reddish-brown shapes on a bright green background, and was intended for use in lowlands or open terrain. Although only produced between 1951 and 1953, the uniforms continued to be worn into the latter part of the 20th century. [3]
- The brown variant of the M1951 pattern features ochre and reddish-brown shapes on an olive green background, and was intended for use in forested areas. Uniforms in this pattern saw the same period of production and issue.
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