SŰSS | GOERZ / Magyar Optikai Művek Rt. (MOM) Budapest, Hungary (19xx-19xx)

Sűss Nandor (1848-1921) founded the “Sűss Nandor fele Praecizios Mechanikai Intezet” company in 1900, with headquarters at Alkotas utca, Budapest, Hungary, producing optical and geodetic devices. In 1905, the company moved to larger buildings at Csorsz utca 39 in Budapest.

As a result of financial problems, the company was transformed in 1918 to “Sűss Nandor Praecizios Mechanikai Rt.” In 1921, the company’s founder, Suss Nandor, was killed in a traffic accident, and the company was renamed “Sűss Nandor Praecizios Mechanikai es Optikai Intezet Rt.” The company subsequently fell under the  influence of the Carl Zeiss firm of Jena, and the C.P. Goerz firm of Berlin. Between 1926 and 1932, in addition to optical equipment, the company also produced radios.

In 1934, the company was renamed “Magyar Optikai Muvek Rt.” (MOM). In 1937 the company produced optical devices for the British Army, and armored vehicle optical equipment for the German Army during World War II. Under Soviet management between 1945 and 1952, the company descended into very poor financial condition.

From 1955, production began to grow, and from 1960 the company began the production of laboratory equipment.

In 1971, the company joined the computer technology industry, and began producing tape backup equipment and magnetic disks under French license. In 1990 the company was split up in  many smaller companies.

The engraved text on right side prism covers is: “6 x 30 PRISMÁS LÁTSCŐ” over “AM. KIR. KINCSTÁR TULAJDONA”, meaning “Property of the Treasury”

SŰSS | GOERZ / Magyar Optikai Művek Rt. (MOM) Budapest, Hungary (19xx-19xx)

41 – Magyar Optikai Művek Rt (MOM) Budapest, Hungary (19xx-19xx)
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41 – Magyar Optikai Művek Rt (MOM) Budapest, Hungary (19xx-19xx)
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Following the quelled Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the Revolutionary Workers’-Peasants’ Government ordered the formation of the Workers’ Militia on February 18, 1957. It replaced the revolutionary regime’s special police force (karhatalom or also known as pufajkások, named after their Soviet-style quilted jackets). The slate-grey uniformed and armed Militia’s aim was to defend the means of production. It was a voluntary service, but obviously offered some career advantages.

Starting with 20,000 members, it gradually developed into a large armed force (60,000 strong in 1988), although they were never deployed.

The first commander of the organization was Lajos Halász (1957–1962), followed by Árpád Papp (1962–1970), then lastly Sándor Borbély (1970–1989).

On October 31, 1989, a referendum was held with the question: “Should the Workers’ Militia be disbanded?”. The answer was an overwhelming Yes (94.9%), a result which confirmed the previously-adopted law (1989 XXXth).

Following the quelled Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the Revolutionary Workers’-Peasants’ Government ordered the formation of the Workers’ Militia on February 18, 1957.

It replaced the revolutionary regime’s special police force (karhatalom or also known as pufajkások, named after their Soviet-style quilted jackets). The slate-grey uniformed and armed Militia’s aim was to defend the means of production. It was a voluntary service, but obviously offered some career advantages.

Starting with 20,000 members, it gradually developed into a large armed force (60,000 strong in 1988), although they were never deployed.

The first commander of the organization was Lajos Halász (1957–1962), followed by Árpád Papp (1962–1970), then lastly Sándor Borbély (1970–1989).

On October 31, 1989, a referendum was held with the question: “Should the Workers’ Militia be disbanded?”. The answer was an overwhelming Yes (94.9%), a result which confirmed the previously-adopted law (1989 XXXth).

Following the quelled Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the Revolutionary Workers’-Peasants’ Government ordered the formation of the Workers’ Militia on February 18, 1957.

It replaced the revolutionary regime’s special police force (karhatalom or also known as pufajkások, named after their Soviet-style quilted jackets). The slate-grey uniformed and armed Militia’s aim was to defend the means of production. It was a voluntary service, but obviously offered some career advantages.

Starting with 20,000 members, it gradually developed into a large armed force (60,000 strong in 1988), although they were never deployed.

The first commander of the organization was Lajos Halász (1957–1962), followed by Árpád Papp (1962–1970), then lastly Sándor Borbély (1970–1989).

On October 31, 1989, a referendum was held with the question: “Should the Workers’ Militia be disbanded?”. The answer was an overwhelming Yes (94.9%), a result which confirmed the previously-adopted law (1989 XXXth).

Following the quelled Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the Revolutionary Workers’-Peasants’ Government ordered the formation of the Workers’ Militia on February 18, 1957.

It replaced the revolutionary regime’s special police force (karhatalom or also known as pufajkások, named after their Soviet-style quilted jackets). The slate-grey uniformed and armed Militia’s aim was to defend the means of production. It was a voluntary service, but obviously offered some career advantages.

Starting with 20,000 members, it gradually developed into a large armed force (60,000 strong in 1988), although they were never deployed.

The first commander of the organization was Lajos Halász (1957–1962), followed by Árpád Papp (1962–1970), then lastly Sándor Borbély (1970–1989).

On October 31, 1989, a referendum was held with the question: “Should the Workers’ Militia be disbanded?”. The answer was an overwhelming Yes (94.9%), a result which confirmed the previously-adopted law (1989 XXXth).