Awards & Decorations
Military Honour and Recognition
Military decorations represent far more than medals and insignia. They are tangible records of military service, bravery, leadership and sacrifice, reflecting the traditions and values of the armed forces that awarded them.
The TŰZKERESZT Archive preserves original decorations, medal groups, award certificates, recommendation documents and recipient research relating to the Austro-Hungarian Army, the Royal Hungarian Honvéd and later Hungarian armed forces.
When combined with photographs, service records and archival documentation, these awards often make it possible to reconstruct the military careers and personal histories of the men who received them.
Royal Hungarian Decorations
World War I Awards
World War II Awards
Bravery Decorations
Military Merit Awards
Long Service Decorations
Campaign Medals
Award Certificates
Medal Groups
Recipient Biographies
Research Applications
Recipient identification
Award regulations
Military honours and traditions
Provenance research
Award documentation
Medal group reconstruction
Historical context and verification
Historical Scope
The archive documents military decorations awarded from the late Austro-Hungarian period through the First World War, the interwar years and the Second World War, illustrating the evolution of Hungary's military honours system over nearly eight decades.
Original medal groups, award documents and recipient photographs frequently allow individual military careers to be reconstructed, providing valuable insight into personal service and historical events.
Browse the Collection
Browse original military decorations, medal groups, award certificates, recommendation documents and historical research relating to military honours awarded within the Austro-Hungarian Army, the Royal Hungarian Honvéd and later Hungarian armed forces.
TŰZKERESZT Digital Archive • Awards & Decorations
