Hungarian M50 helmet

**battle gear** · 05-26-2017, 06:04 PM

by Fabe

I don't know for sure, but I would say they did. ( There were some "missions" where they sent medical supply and personal, but not fighting men - there are some Hungarian uniforms that were designed for these missions - I think called: Vietnam tropical )

I found this photo showing a USN SEAL carrying a captured Hungarian AMD-65 (AK type) assault rifle in Vietnam, so they did send some military support like small arms , and probably helmets and other gear.

**Fabe** · 05-26-2017, 09:12 PM

Ok, I just scanned in that Hungarian "Vietnam Tropical" uniform, which was issued to the mission members in 1969. Also see a photo of these special Hungarian troops with NAM troops.

**Fabe** · 11-01-2017, 07:01 PM

Nice "later type" 1960s made M50 - just before they came out with the M70 type.
These had a less shiny paint, with a bit of a rougher feel to them - also these had riveted neck-straps, instead of stitching.
The red star paint def. not an "official" marking - after 1956, everyone in Hungary hated anything with red stars, the army did not use any stickers or hand painted symbols after the 56" revolution.
Could be a later addition, trying to sell it as a "Russian WW2" helmet.
Cheers,
Fabe

PS: Ok, I'm opening my M50 thread today or tomorrow...

by OldSteel

Hello to all,
I want to show you this Hungarian M50 helmet, I found it in a junk shop; it is in very good condition and complete with all its parts, although it has been used.
An interesting piece of cold war in my opinion.

Thank you for looking.

Roberto

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**OldSteel** · 11-01-2017, 07:15 PM

Thanks Fabe, I'm waiting to read your new post, with more info!

**Fabe** · 11-01-2017, 08:49 PM

by OldSteel

Thanks Fabe, I'm waiting to read your new post, with more info!

Just to be clear; the painted red star also could be period job. Looks to be well-aged. But def. a custom paint-job.

**easternwarfront** · 04-26-2018, 09:02 PM

Interesting hungarian "civil defense-polgári védelem" M50 helmet with painted insignia. Another interesting feature is the "A" stamped on the visor.

**Jack59** · 12-16-2023, 04:33 AM

Hi everyone, I'm happy to present my latest acquisition a nice Hungarian M50. Enjoy

Zoom of the left side.

Chinstrap & loops are the same model as the M35/38 helmet.

Nice view of the chinstrap loop.

Now if you look on the left side you may see the corner of the old stamping & what looks like the letter M
who is really an H from H.R. (acceptance stamp). The year acceptance has vanished from the stamp.

Let finish with a zoom on the nice decal & rivets.

**Reibert** · 12-23-2023, 10:33 PM

by battle gear

I found this photo showing a USN SEAL carrying a captured Hungarian AMD-65 (AK type) assault rifle in Vietnam, so they did send some military support like small arms , and probably helmets and other gear.

Interesting image and information !
Thx., for showin´!

**Reibert** · 12-23-2023, 10:55 PM

I received a few helmets in poor condition recently.
Including this "salty" Hungarian M50 helmet.
HÚNGARO 80

The ink stamp in the shell is still relatively clearly visible.
I think I can recognize the year 1951.

As an Austrian, I am still present and aware of the Hungarian Uprising as a history-interested collector of militaria.

This is also why I bought this Hungarian M1950 helmet, despite its really poor condition.

Best regards,
Ro