Ian

Glenn I would also be willing to support the rebirth of the site and pay an annual subscription/support payment. Regards, ian

Yet another, if it was needed, reason to belong and contribute to this fantastic forum. Thank you all for contribution to this insightful series of post, and I hope it has saved someone from making a serious error.

Yes, Jewels = Brillanten. I apologise for the confusion I caused.

Yes. He received the Grosskreuz des Leopold-Ordens mit der kreisgsdekoration in 1916 and then added the jeweils in 1917 (post Mort).

He was awarded: 21.08.1913 Orden der Eisernen Krone 1. klasse 25.11.1916 Grosskreuz des Leopold-Ordens mit der kreisgsdekoration 25.05.1917 Schwerter zum Militarverdienstkreuz 1. klasse 27.10.1917 Kommandeurkreuz des Militar-Maria-Theresien-Ordens (posthum) 27.10.1917 Grosskreuz des Leopold-Ordens, jeweils mit der kreisgsdekoration (posthum)

If you ever need award history for other Austro-Hungarian Admirals just drop me a line I will be more than happy to respond.

Hi, I am a bit late in responding, but according to Balla Tibor's book Feldmarschalleutnants FML Marzell Lawrowski von Plöcken did not receive any foreign orders or decorations.

Großadmiral Anton Haus received the following German awards. 20.04.1910 preussischer Kronen-Orden 1. klasse 01.05.1914 Grosskreuz des prussischen Roten-Adler-Ordens 20.07.1915 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 15.11.1915 Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse Source: Die Osterreichischen Admirale Band II 1896 -1914 (Pages 201-212) Antionio Schmidt-Brentano, Biblio Vrelag. Osnabruck 2000.

Thank you for posting the pictures of the Statue for the MVK, very useful for future reference.

Most definitely...question asked asked. questioned answered. Thank you all.

Graf, Spot on and that is what confused me as I had never seen photos anyone for the A-H army wearing the MVK 3. on the red ribbon. IndEed you are correct regarding this and other forums.

Thanks. I had seen an MVK.3 on a red ribbon (eBay I think?), obviously wrong as I now understand.

Graham, Many thanks for the very useful links.

Hi Christian, Just so I am 100% certain...the MVK was never issued on the plain red ribbon, but always on the 'war' ribbon. Regards, Ian

Gentlemen, This has confused me for some time and a search on the internet and in this forum has, so far, failed to provide me with a satisfactory answer. For what reason(s) would a peace time MVK 3. be issued on the war ribbon?

Not a very accurate source I know, but I thought they might have gotten some information correct. Sorry.

This may be of use. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_von_Randow

ilieff, An interesting and thought provoking idea you have suggested, although the photos you have posted are all from the Austo-Hungaian period whilst mine is from 194/41. My photo is not an 'official propaganda' photo, but rather a small personal one measuring some 9 x 6.5 cm. Regardless, thank you for your input.

Triad08 Valid point and I stand corrected thank you. Although I must admit I am leaning more towards Administration/Technical.

Simius Rex; Triad08 From my limited knowledge of the Honvedseg in that period I agree with what you have written regarding the officers status as a re-activated reservist in an Administrative role. It appears to me, from the Austro-Hungarian medals he is wearing, he was a 'front line' Officer during the 14 -18 period and changed career paths at the end of the war by either returning to his civilian employment or via higher learning such as completing University. Do you think he was a Fohadnagy at the end of WW1 or would/could he have been promoted to Fohadnagy shortly after being recalled? Thank you for the list of official fegyvernémi list. I have searched the internet without success for such a list. I guess I can put a line through him being Cavalry Officer, and as he lacks either a Red Cross decoration or even a Golden of Silver Verdienstkreuz I think he was not Medical, because most Regimentl and Stabartze had at least one of those if not an FJO-R. It would be very nice to be able to place him in a unit/area during he WW2 service, as it will be to identify his Austro-Hungarian Unit. Thank you Gentlemen for sharing your knowledge with me , it is very much appreciated. Regards, Ian

Hi Bayern, Correct, yes indeed he is fohadnagy in the photo. I have him in my data base as a hadnagy simply because that was probably the rank he was in Austro-Hungarian army, either that or less likely a zászlósok. As for the colour of the patches I thought that they were to dark for the green of the Infantry and went for Cavalry/mobilised cav. instead. As an aside, are you aware of any charts on the web showing then various collar tab colours and what units they were for? Thank you for the information regarding the shoulder cords I was unaware that two were worn . As for the h h or 44 I assume if I can get a good clue to his name that puzzle may well solve itself. If perhaps if it is h h then it could be 1st Regiment 8 squaron/section? Any way I very much appreciate corrections and additional information.

No reason the collar tabs were obscured.

Thank you very much for the information. I would never have guessed that it could be 4418. Re-scanned at 600 DPI...

Hi Guys, I need your assistance to try and decipher what is written on the reverse of the attached photo. I have tried to make the writing as clear as a can without damaging or changing it. A friend was able to assist with the first half of line one and we believe the A.H. is actually Á.H. (Állami Hivatal / Public Administration??) the next bit which is either h.h. or L.L. 18 (Any idea what the h.h. or L.L. could be for?) To the best of my (limited) knowledge there was no Honvéd Hussar 18 in the Hungarian Army although the Officer appears to be a Cavalry Officer. The next bit of squiggle has me stumped. Any one have any ideas please? Line two is a date: 1953. III. 13. It could be a date of death or a significant event, but not really important at the moment.

Hui Chris, Can you elaborate on why some Legion units were banned from serving in the EFAO please?