Hungarian People's Army
Hungarian People's Army Olive Green M75 Tanker Jacket - Large
Hungarian People's Army Olive Green M75 Tanker Jacket - Large
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At a glance -
- Material: 100% Cotton canvas material
- Storage: 2 Zipper chest pockets & 2 waist pockets
- Closure: Concealed button w/ hook and eye fastening
- Features: Engraved shoulder buttons, adjustable cuffs, elasticated waistband, lined handwarmer pockets, shoulder epaulettes and can be fitted with a thermal layer
- Colour: Green
- Vintage Militaria / Dated 1983 / Cold War Era
- Genuine Hungarian People's Army / Magyar Néphadsereg Surplus
- Pit to Pit 23.5"
- Sleeve Length: 25.5"
- Collar to Hem: 31"
- Suggested Size: Large Regular / Regular
- Original Label: Reads 54E
All measurements are taken by hand from the actual garment. Original military sizing may differ from modern sizing conventions or the garment's present measurements. Please use our measurements as your primary guide to fit.
Grades -
- Grade 1.5 - In good shape, general signs of prior wear but this is mostly some fading on the fabric. Hook & eye closure has a bit of rust but doesn't impact use. Up for much more wear!
Any questions please feel free to ask!
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This is the Hungarian M75 "tanker" jacket. A durable canvas coat that was issued across armoured section's of the People's army, including tank and motorised branches. They're a shorter cut than the usual field jacket and also include an elasticated waistband for a more tailored fit. The majority of the Hungarian People's Army relied on surplus Soviet equipment, such as the PT-76 tank, BRDM-2 APC and namely the T-55 tank. The force consisted of around 80,000 across all branches at the time of the M75 uniform being issued. Hungarians saw battle in the 1960's but had a relatively quiet period until the end of the Cold War.
The jackets are an interesting piece, half way modernised favouring improved cuts, lined pockets and zipper pockets, but still retained a rather bulky layering system for the winter. The faux fur quilted liner was heavily influenced by the Soviet Union's telogreika jacket, which in all fairness is a fantastic body warmer. The telogreika is made of a thick woollen blend beneath cotton twill, making for a comfortable layer.
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