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
Artillery

ARTILLERY

Branch of Service

The Royal Hungarian Artillery played a vital role in supporting Hungary's armed forces throughout the interwar period and the Second World War. From field artillery and heavy guns to anti-aircraft units, artillery formations provided essential firepower in both defensive and offensive operations.

This archive explores the officers, gun crews, equipment, training, combat service and photographic history of the Royal Hungarian Artillery.


Featured Sections

  • Uniforms and Insignia
  • Field Service and Training
  • Portraits and Group Photographs
  • Equipment and Weapons
  • Documents and Identification Papers
  • Personal Stories

Photographic Archive

Explore original photographs documenting this branch of service in the TŰZKERESZT photographic archive.

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