Szanyi Miklós, Author at Sapkajelvény történetek

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,

Men at arms

December 12, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

13. Landsturm IR

As is known, the second line of national defense was called Landsturm in the Austrian provinces and Népfölkelés (Insurgents) in

Kappenabzeichen on postcards

December 12, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

IR 52

In several posts I have referred to badges as “non-existent”. These are the rarest pieces that I have not or

Kappenabzeichen on postcards

December 10, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

4. Army

Army badges are among the first pieces for collectors of Great War badges. They were produced in huge numbers, and

Men at arms

December 9, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

IR 71

An incredible wearing photo of a barely existing badge has been found on Fortepan! The plate badge of the 71st

War propaganda

December 5, 2025 Szanyi Miklós

Tribute to the heroes!

More than one and a half million of the population of the Monarchy fell victim to the Great War. This