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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 their country.
    During the Napoleonic Wars a Landwehr was established by imperial decree dated 9 June 1808 … 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

     
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