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  1. History

    The roots of the Landwehr go back to the 16th century when there were calls on all able-bodied men to defend … See more

    Colours

    The Imperial-Royal Landwehr initially had no colours. However, in September 1915, Emperor Franz Joseph I granted the authority for the "M 1915" colours in recognition of "exceptionally meritorious achieveme… See more

    Structure

    The Austrian Landwehr reported to the Imperial-Royal Ministry of Defence (likewise the Hungarian Honvéd reported to the Royal Hungarian Ministry of Defence - both independent of the joint Ministry of War).
    The … See more

    Infantry

    On 11 April 1917 the infantry units of the Landwehr were renamed. The title "Landwehr" was replaced by "Schützen" ("Rifles"). The changes were as follows:
    • Landwehr Infantry Division (Landwehr Infanterietr… See more

    Cavalry

    • Imperial-Royal Mounted Tyrolean State Rifle Division (k.k. Reitende Tiroler Landesschützen Division)
    1st Landwehr Cavalry Brigade (Wels) – 44th Landwehr Infantry Division Allocated as liaison c… See more

    Museum coverage

    The history of Austro-Hungarian forces is documented in detail in the Military History Museum in Vienna, which was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I as the Imperial-Royal Court Armaments Museum (k.k. Hofwaffen… See more

    Literature

    • Heinz von Lichem: Spielhahnstoß und Edelweiß â€“ die Friedens- und Kriegsgeschichte der Tiroler Hochgebirgstruppe „Die Kaiserschützen“ von ihren Anfängen bis 1918. Leopold Stocker Ve… See more

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