IR 12
Another interesting photo from Fortepan. Four officers face the camera in Galician trenches. The sides and bottom of the trench, the wickerwork and the slatted footpath are interesting The installations prevented the soil from moving due to the heavy rain and helped traffic at the bottom of the trench. Three badges can be seen on the caps of three officers. Of these, the 12th Infantry Regiment is the most recognizable, where the design of the badge image also appears.
A small triangular badge on the caps of the officer in the middle and left is the badge of the higher unit, the 33rd Division. The number is not visible on this image, but this badge is clearly visible on the cap of Colonel Magerl-Kouffheim, the former commander of the 12th introduced here. The third badge is seen more from the side, and judging by its shape, it may be the frequently seen badge of the Böhm-Ermolli Army Group. You can read more information about the 12’s history and battles here.
