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Vitéz Kásás Árpád was born in 1896.02.21. His mother's name was Molnár Ágnes. His highest rank was paymaster director (equivalent to Lt. Colonel). He joined to the Vitéz Order in 1928. The Hungarian Military Archives have a file about him. The reference number of the file is 1896/1105. The homepage of the Archives (Hungarian only): http://militaria.hu/adatb/leveltariuj/
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The names of the medals on the big picture (Hungarian names): 1. Erdélyi Emlékérem, 2. Magyar Háborús Emlékérem karddal és sisakkal, 3. Signum Laudis (Horthy-era, peacetime ribbon) 4. Sebesültek Érme egy sebesülési sávval, 5. Nagyezüst Vitézségi Érem, 6. Kisezüst Vitézségi Érem, 7. Signum Laudis, hadiszalagon, kardokkal (WWI) 8. II. osztályú Tisztviselői Szolgálati Jel, 9. Károly Csapatkereszt, 10. Katonai Érdemkereszt III. osztálya, hadiszalagon kardokkal, 11. Nemzetvédelmi Kereszt. The correct order: 10, 7, 3, 5, 6, 9, 4, 11, 2, 8, 1 I agree with Erik, but the long service medal is not for officers but military officials. Much rarer version. He started as line officer, later became a military official.
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Austria-Hungary KuK Soldiers wearing medals - show your photos
Markgraf replied to IrishGunner's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Yes it's possible. One more point, that the postman were eligible the 1898 Jubilee Medal on both (military and civilian) ribbon. See this: http://www.erdemrendek-kituntetesek.hu/tartalom/monarchi%C3%A1s-post%C3%A1s -
The ribbons and the fourragére. I know the precedence of the ribbons is wrong. Somebody can tell me, which medal indicates the fourragére? Thanks
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Austria-Hungary KuK Soldiers wearing medals - show your photos
Markgraf replied to IrishGunner's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
It seems, the sergeant's lace painted by the photographer. Nice photo! -
Dear Gentlemens! I'm looking for informations of a Hungarian-born WWII veteran of the US ARMY. Albert Kovacs joined the Army in 1940, and served until 1945(46?). During the WWII he served in the 7th Artillery Regiment in the 1st Infantry Division. The Silver Star (1942) and the Bronze Star awarded to him. His service records can be seen here: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMX3-RBN I would be happy for any further informations!
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Austria-Hungary Thomas Crewe-Preston (Creve Preston)
Markgraf replied to Iver's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Iver: Now everybody are on holiday, but in September I'll try it. -
Unknown patch - help needed
Markgraf replied to Markgraf's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Thanks, leigh! -
hungary 1944 Hungarian Soldbuch
Markgraf replied to hucks216's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Just for fun: The Kölcsey Street No. 8 house on the Street View - an old house,most likely the same where he lived. https://goo.gl/maps/PBes5 -
Unknown patch - help needed
Markgraf replied to Markgraf's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Sadly no label or stamp in the tunic -
Unknown patch - help needed
Markgraf replied to Markgraf's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Thank You! It is possible, that the owner fought in Italy? An 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star ribbon bar was in the pocket, but I'm not sure that the ribbon bar was the part of the uniform. -
Probably: LW - Landwehr L St. B - Landsturm Batallion I think the maker is Zelinka - Zelinka János sword-maker Budapest
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hungary 1944 Hungarian Soldbuch
Markgraf replied to hucks216's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Name: Béres Mihály Rank: Private Unit: 7th "Zrínyi Miklós" Infantry Regiment III. Bat. 8th Co. Service Number: 1679 22 0091 ( according the note, he was born in Kiskunfélegyháza, however the first four digit of the service nr. means a little parish Kőröstetétlen Religion: Roman Catholic Profession: Shop assistant Residency: Kiskunfélegyháza 3d page: description of person (hair: hazel, eyes: grey, height: 160 cm, nose, lips: normal, face: oval, eyebrows: brown, chambered) and size of the uniform and gas mask 4th page: blood group, vaccination 5th page: changes 6th page: tours to the operational area 7th page: data of the next of kin -
hungary infantery badge ?
Markgraf replied to Igor Ostapenko's topic in Central & Eastern European States
General badge for professional soldiers. -
I think the soldiers in the standing row are Jäger/Landwehr and Infantry. The sitting staff officer is k.k. Gendrmerie.
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Austria-Hungary Hptm. Šafář Oskar - promotion decree
Markgraf replied to Iver's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Try here: http://anno.onb.ac.at/anno-suche/#searchMode=complex&resultMode=list&from=1 -
Austria-Hungary Karl Schücker of FAR.12 promotion to major decree
Markgraf replied to Iver's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
According the Feldblatt he was überkomplett in k.u.k. FAR 12, and served in the k.k. FAR 121. -
Hungary Hungarian badges - please help with ID
Markgraf replied to marrauder's topic in Central & Eastern European States
All interwar/WWII period (the MG troop badge was in the WWI also) General Attack Badge, Paratrooper Badge Auto Troop Badge, Air Force cap badge for enlisted Riverine Forces cap badge, Machine Gun Troop Badge I'm not expert, but I think nearly all of them are copies...maybe the MG Troop badge is original -
Austria-Hungary AH Storm Troop items and photo's
Markgraf replied to erikscollectables's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
As far as I know, when the helmets widely introduced in the AH Army, the great part of the cavalry units were already dismounted. -
Austria-Hungary AH Storm Troop items and photo's
Markgraf replied to erikscollectables's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
From fortepan.hu. Note the Hungarian cavalry boots, they are probably hussars. In bigger size: http://www.fortepan.hu/_photo/download/fortepan_33802.jpg -
Austria-Hungary KuK Soldiers wearing medals - show your photos
Markgraf replied to IrishGunner's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Nice pictures! The third gentleman is probably the member of the Habsburg family. The last picture is a Royal Hungarian Army Lt. Col between 1929-1940.