Tűzkereszt means “Fire Cross”, a Hungarian military decoration awarded for front-line combat service between 1941 and 1943.

Hungarian Military History Archive

An online archive preserving Hungarian and Austro-Hungarian military history through original photographs, awards, documents, and research material.

ESTABLISHED 2010

2016-01-29

Cap-badge of the Royal Hungarian public school. 

Cap badge of the Royal Hungarian Public School. Such badges formed an important part of the uniform worn by pupils, symbolizing both their school affiliation and the traditions of Hungary's educational institutions during the Kingdom of Hungary.

School cap badges were typically manufactured in metal and displayed the insignia of the respective institution. Worn with pride by students, they fostered a sense of identity, discipline, and belonging while reflecting the formal character of Hungarian education during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Today, surviving school cap badges are valued historical artifacts, preserving the heritage of Hungary's educational system and offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of the students who once wore them.


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