In the great reorganization of the Monarchy artillery in early 1918, mixed artillery regiments were established. This meant that the previously separated field gun and howitzer regiments had been dismantled. [ … ]
Month: September 2020
The von Marno Howitzer Division on the Turkish front
At first glance, this badge is very remarkable. Palm trees, arabesque columns, crescent moon, and an Egyptian-looking head. Then, when you get a little immersed in the subject, the riddles [ … ]
Supply columns – field bakery
In relation to the Great War, attention is always turned to the fighting corps, since the fighting operations are more varied and exciting than the supply of food, equipment and [ … ]
Trient/Trento
The archbishop’s ancient seat of Trient was the most important centre of the southern part of Tyrol south of the Brenner Pass. Today it belongs to Italy (Trento) and it [ … ]
Hansa-Brandenburg C-I aircraft
There were several types of aircraft-related Kappenabzeichen. The pilots’ qualification badges were, of course different, they were awarded, made in fine quality, and they are rare to find. These simple [ … ]
IR 67 badge worn below decoration bands
The Kappenabzeichen were very popular and used for the inspiration of the soldiers. Many times commanders of the troops ordered them and distributed among the soldiers. It is quite obvious [ … ]
Eperjes (Presov)
The town of Eperjes (today Presov) was founded in 1132 and flourished mainly in the 1500s. Due to its strategic location, in medieval times the town was often the scene [ … ]
Debrecen
Lajos Kossuth called Debrecen the “guard post of freedom”, and this name is reflected in many ways on the badges of the 3rd Honvéd Infantry Regiment. The central motif of [ … ]