There is a badge which, according to its inscription, depicts the Doberdo. In Hungarian usage the name refers mainly to the Karst plateau named after Lake Doberdob. However, in a [ … ]

Some insignia of the submarines are extremely rare, while others are common. In the wearing photo, we see a submarine staff member with a qualification badge. Apparently, this badge was [ … ]

General Max von Gallwitz has already appeared in a post here. He was the commander of the German 11th Army, which cooperated closely with the Monarchy’s army on the Eastern [ … ]

We know from some cap badges that the master copy was made in the form of a larger plaque. I don’t think this was the general custom, but it happened [ … ]

According to the military strategy of the 19th century, the Monarchy created large fortress systems in the priority defense districts. They were equipped with heavy artillery specially designed for the [ … ]

I have already presented the beautiful Kappenabzeichen of the 68th infantry regiment, decorated with the county coat of arms, here. The regiment’s wartime history was also discussed. This post features [ … ]

Assault troop badges are some of the most popular and expensive badges. Their esteem is evidently due to the fact that they were worn by members of small, elite teams. [ … ]

I wrote relatively little about the Austro-Hungarian navy. The main reason for this is that essentially only three more serious operations were carried out by the surface fleet. The first [ … ]

The infantry regiments operated charity funds to help their war invalids and war orphans. They tried to collect donations in many ways. Many of them had cap badges made and [ … ]

I am cheating a little in this post, since Venice did not come under the possession of the Monarchy during the Great War. Venice lost its independence during the Napoleonic [ … ]

The various badges of the 50th Infantry Regiment are accidentally mounting in the posts. Now the regiment’s repeated participation was justified by the regiment’s number to be seen on the [ … ]

In December 1916, the Egyptian corps of the British forces repelled the second offensive launched by the Turks against Suez and launched a counterattack. As a result, the front was [ … ]

Many beautiful and sought-after badges by collectors are the Kabbenabzeichen of units recruited in Tyrol. In general, the majority of Tyrolean badges are very demanding, often with a colorful fire [ … ]

I have previously presented one of the regiment’s badges here. This current badge not only depicts a battle scene, but also lists the two most important battle locations of the [ … ]

According to legends, in 1914 there was significant war enthusiasm in the Monarchy. The young men enthusiastically shook their fists: then we will show Serbia and half the world what [ … ]

The home of the 26th rifle regiment was in the eastern part of Styria, with centers in Marburg and Cilli. Today, this area is part of Slovenia, with the cities [ … ]

The post is about the Kappenabzeichen of the 79th Honvéd Infantry Brigade. This name is not seen on the badge. Years ago, I managed to decipher the badge’s affiliation with [ … ]

I wish blessed holidays to my readers! Customs differ in every country. In Hungary boys used to “water” girls and get sweets or decorated eggs in return. In the countryside [ … ]

The home regiment of Székesfehérvár, the 69th Hindenburg Infantry Regiment, received many insignia. They also made many different postcards for the crew. I have already presented some of these. The [ … ]

According to the badge, the May 1917 Isonzo battle was the largest until then. In many ways this is true. In the spring and early summer of 1917, the opposing [ … ]

The warring parties tried to celebrate major religious holidays at the front as well. At that time, the fighting stopped and often front-line fraternization began. The soldiers celebrated: they were [ … ]

Kassa was the most important city in the eastern half of Upper Hungary already in the 16th century. Its military importance was also outstanding, which it preserved until the late [ … ]

The 93rd Infantry Regiment was from Moravia. The cadre was stationed in Märisch Schönberg (now Sumperk) near Olmütz, but the regiment’s command was in Kraków. The detached battalion was based [ … ]

The 99th Infantry Regiment was the regiment of the city of Znaim. The “Homeland Guard” (Heimatwächter) badge with the city skyline was already included in the country knowledge section of [ … ]

Italy’s “betrayal” deeply outraged the inhabitants of the Monarchy. The former ally has switched to the enemy. This was already the main crime in the history of the boys from [ … ]

Mortars were an important artillery tool in trench battles. Their projectiles moved on a steep trajectory, so they could reach trenches and shelters from above, at a greater angle of [ … ]

The monarch’s portrait and name appeared on many cap badges, he was very popular among the soldiers. The crew, sworn to the ruler, regarded the him as their highest commander, [ … ]

Another, earlier name of the army was Rohr Army Group after general Rohr, former army commander. After the opening of the Italian front, this army took care of the defense [ … ]

The regiment’s predecessor was a dragoon regiment founded in 1758. In the structure of the Austrian cavalry, the three types of mounted soldiers used in the Great War were formed [ … ]

The corps were army troops consisting of 2-3 divisions. They were able to carry out independent operations. This was especially evident in the defense. The VII. corps for example was [ … ]

Winter warfare continued this month. Exhausted troops carried out smaller actions. No major operations took place on the fronts of the Monarchy. Among the enterprises, the attack on the Magyaros [ … ]

I already wrote about the Polish Legion here in the special units section. The unit represented a remarkable military force, despite the fact that Polish-speaking men were primarily assigned to [ … ]

The home regiment of Nagyvárad has already been mentioned here. The bucks of the regiment were called Jóska bucks, referring to the name of the regiment’s owner, Archduke Joseph (József). [ … ]

I know the badges of two Honvéd mounted artillery units. For a long time, I couldn’t get much information about the badges, or the units themselves. Then an acquaintance of [ … ]

Rifle battalions were organized throughout the Monarchy. Their training and employment differed from traditional infantry regiments, although the differences gradually decreased as the war progressed. After a while, the main [ … ]

St. Barbara is the patron saint of gunners. It seems that this cult was strong during the Great War, as the depiction of the saint can be seen on the [ … ]

He was born on December 31, 1871, graduated from the Military Academy in Vienna in 1893 and from the Kriegsschule in Vienna in 1898. He was promoted to colonel in [ … ]

Identifying and tracking artillery batteries in the tumult of the Great War is quite a difficult task. On the one hand, only a few of the artillery units have memorial [ … ]

For some of the badges on the website, I also referred to the name of the manufacturing company. Most often, the marks of Arkanzas from Budapest, Gurschner and Brüder Schneider [ … ]

The Monarchy annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878. The occupation was not without conflict. The local population organized themselves into self-defense groups according to historical traditions. They confronted the advancing [ … ]