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

2017-03-17

" My fellow Tűzharcosok! "

A leader of the Tűzharcos Szövetség (National Front-Line Fighters’ Association) addresses a crowd gathered outside his home from the balcony above. This fine early-1920s photograph comes from a larger series preserved within the heritage of the Tűzharcos Szövetség.

The image captures a moment of public engagement and camaraderie among veterans in the years following the First World War, reflecting the important social and commemorative role played by the association during the interwar period.