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General Rapport 2024 in Sipplingen

To mark the 175th anniversary of the Bürgermiliz, this year’s general rapport was held in Sipplingen and organised by the Bürgermiliz. The Bürgermiliz Sipplingen was also made a member of the UEHMG at this year’s general rapport. As many of the participating groups had travelled long distances, they arrived during the course of the Thursday. … Read more

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Uniform and Gunsmoke 2024

The UEHMG took part this year at the beginning of July with its own exhibition tent at ‘Montur und Pulverdampf’ (Uniform and Gunsmoke) in the Museum of Military History. President Major General iTR Michael Blaha, MSc, took care of setting up the stand in advance and was able to welcome numerous representatives of military tradition … Read more

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31st Marchfeld Castle Ride

A ride on the double-headed eagle through Habsburg history on historic ground The equestrian training cadre of the Dragoon Regiment No. 3 at the former k.u.k. Schlosshof Military Riding and Driving Training Institute organised the Marchfeld Castle Ride again this year from 30 May to 2 June 2024 – for the 31st time. Imperial feeling … Read more

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Deutschmeister Tradition Day

Every 18 June, the “Deutschmeister” celebrate their traditional day in commemoration of the Battle of Kolin in 1757, in which the Austrians succeeded in defeating the Prussian King Frederick II for the first time thanks to the special efforts of the “Hoch- und Deutschmeister”. In honour of this military achievement, 18 June was declared Tradition … Read more

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750 years Habsburg dynasty

In October 1273, Rudolf I, the first Habsburg, was elected and crowned king. Our Grand Master actually wanted to commemorate the 750th anniversary of this historic event last autumn, but then he was diagnosed with cancer… Thankfully, he overcame this and was able to invite guests to a very special evening at the Palais Ferstel … Read more

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