Hungarian AA gun?

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Sturm78
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Hungarian AA gun?

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Post by Sturm78 » 15 Dec 2008, 17:35

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm if this 40mm Bofors AA gun belongs to the Hungarian army?
I am not a specialist in military uniforms.

Image from ebay

Greetings.
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taltos
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Re: Hungarian AA gun?

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Post by taltos » 28 Dec 2008, 00:03

Yes it is. The leather jerkins attached to the uniform are a dead give away.

John
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Re: Hungarian AA gun?

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Post by quacknoodle » 03 Feb 2010, 05:35

Here are 2 photos from my father's collection. One is German, one is Hungarian

Cheers
George
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