Hungary Unknown Branch

[JohnHajnal]

Hi all,

I was wondering if any of you know what branch this Hungarian soldier belongs to. http://www.netlabor.hu/roncskutatas/module...o.php?lid=12813

It looks like it's red on white. Also, what are the two medals he has on the right brest bocket and above it?

Best regards,

John

[hunyadi]

This is a "Hatarorseg" (bordergurad) from 1948-1949. He is wearing a bit of a transition uniform as he has the white underlay of the collar tabs - I dont have my reserach right here with me - but I believe that his tabs are actualy green (?) but a rusty memory also says that some were red (???) - The badge that he wears on the breast pocket is the Hatar Vadasz - or Border Hunter badge - dont get exicted - everyone in the Borderguards got one in bronze class - there was also a silver and gold class that was determined by the number of contraband or illegal immigrants or escapees that one caught - the gold class could also be awarded as a 'commemorative' piece as the Minister of Defence was in 1948. The badge above the pocket looks like it is probably a May Day piece - but nothing 'official'.

Edited July 24, 2007 by hunyadi

[JohnHajnal]

Thanks CD. I'm going to be getting a geat infantry captians set in a few weeks. you mind if i post it on your tunic section?

[hunyadi]

Hi John -

Please do!