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


CONTACT & ARCHIVE SERVICES

Researchers, authors, museums, publishers and collectors are welcome to inquire about archival material, image licensing and historical research assistance.

 

CONTACT PROFILE

Archive Established 2010
Research Experience 30+ Years
Collection Holdings 150,000+ Items
Specialization Hungarian Military History
Services Research • Identification • Licensing
Languages English • Hungarian • German • Swedish

Independent archive and research resource.


GET IN TOUCH

Whether you are seeking information about a photograph, military award, historical document or individual service record, I am always interested in hearing from fellow researchers and collectors.

The archive has assisted authors, museums, documentary productions and private researchers with identification, verification and source material for more than three decades.


RESEARCH SERVICES

Research assistance may be available regarding:

  • Royal Hungarian Army history
  • Military awards and decorations
  • Identification of original photographs
  • Uniforms and equipment
  • Austro-Hungarian military history
  • Eastern Front history
  • Archival source verification

ARCHIVE MATERIAL & LICENSING

Selected photographs, negatives and archival material may be available for publications, exhibitions, books, documentary productions and historical research projects.

Please include as much information as possible regarding your project or inquiry when making contact.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Email
info@tuzkereszt.com

Website
www.tuzkereszt.com 

Available for:
Research • Identification • Licensing • Publications 

— Péter Orincsay