Szanyi Miklós, Author at Sapkajelvény történetek

Kappenabzeichen on postcards

February 13, 2026 Szanyi Miklós

FJB 21

The larger cities and garrisons were home to a variety of units. The higher commands also operated in the larger

Generals and personalities

February 9, 2026 Szanyi Miklós

Emanuel Bolldorf

He was the commander of the 22nd Landwehr regiment. I could only obtain the most primary information about him. Almost

Men at arms

January 15, 2026 Szanyi Miklós

DR 6

The badges of the cavalry regiments are particularly beautiful and expensive. Many of them are beautifully enameled. The shape of

Generals and personalities

January 11, 2026 Szanyi Miklós

Colonel Franz v. Trenck

Colonel Baron Trenck could enter the hall of famous personalities and generals because he was the hereditary owner of the

Kappenabzeichen on postcards

January 11, 2026 Szanyi Miklós

IR 71 (2)

The 71st Infantry Regiment and its plate badge have been discussed here before. At that time, the theme of the

Men at arms

January 7, 2026 Szanyi Miklós

Infantry and cavalry

Sometimes it is not easy to decipher the connection between the many badges worn on field caps. The officer in

War propaganda

December 25, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

Merry Christmas!

I wish all readers of the site merry Christmas and lots of success, joy and good health for the upcoming

Kappenabzeichen on postcards

December 23, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

40 honvéd howitzer regiment

This card has been hiding among my materials for a long time. The correspondence card is very often seen in

Men at arms

December 17, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

4 rulers (2)

It was inspiring for the war effort if international cooperation was demonstrated. Everyone looked with appreciation at Germany’s military capabilities

Men at arms

December 15, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

IR 12

Another interesting photo from Fortepan. Four officers face the camera in Galician trenches. The sides and bottom of the trench,