Tradition and memory: 159th commemoration day of the hussar regiment in Bludenz!

Tradition and memory: 159th commemoration day of the hussar regiment in Bludenz!

Bludenz, Österreich - On July 5, 2025, numerous guests and members of the K.U.K. Hussar regiments No. 15 "Archduke Franz Salvator" in the picturesque Bludenz to commit the 159th regimental commemorative day. This event, which is celebrated every year around July 3, is reminiscent of the historical battle at Königgrätz, which occurred in 1866. [Meinzirk.at] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/braunauten/c-regionauten-community/159- Regimentalgag-des-kuk-husarenregiments-NR-15-MITH-DAVID-ESLBAUER_A744799) reports that the celebrations at 10:00 a.m. Gasthaus "Löwen" were opened.

The participants then strolled through the old town of Bludenz 'and enjoyed the exchange with other guests, including from Thuringia and Saxony. A special highlight was a visit to the guest of honor, Archduke Sandor Habsburg-Lorraine, who was honored by the event. This shows once again how alive the traditions around the K.U.K. Army are still.

A look at the story

The day of commemoration is not only a solemn occasion, but also an important memorandum for the history of the K.U.K. Army, especially for hussar regiment No. 15. During the battle at Königgrätz on July 3, 1866, which is considered crucial in the German War between Prussia and Austria, the hussars were actively involved. Almost 400,000 soldiers fought in this battle, which caused Prussia to become a leadership in Germany and resulted in far -reaching political upheavals. Wikipedia explains that the victory of the Prussia had not only militarily, but also politically followed, which was sufficient until the foundation of the German Empire in 1871.

The commemoration day is therefore also an occasion to commemorate the fallen and to maintain the deep roots of the military tradition in the region. This was also underlined by the historical city tour under the direction of Colonel of the Helmuth Küng cavalry, some of which are part of the traditional day of the K.U.K. Hussar Regiment No. 15 and the K.U.K. Feldhaubitz Regimentes No. 13 took place, such as kuk-xiv-korps.org added.

The events

Another highlight of the celebrations was a PowerPoint lecture by sergeant David Eslbauer about the Tyrolean and Vorarlberg stand shooters in the First World War. This lecture was very interested and was consistently received by those present. Eslbauer, who works as director of the military -historical private museum, brought the importance of these soldiers closer to the participants and thus impressively connected the past and present.

The event ended with honors and awards that were awarded to deserving members of the regiment and friends of foreign friends. Among other things, train leaders Thomas Dünser were promoted to the sergeant of the cavalry and Ms. Oberleutnant d. Kav. Martina Graf zum Rittmeister d. Kav. - an appreciation that gave a lot of joy and pride. The day ended in a sociable round in the "Löwen" inn, which impressively underlined the cohesion and camaraderie of the participants.

The regimental commemorative day in Bludenz not only represents a revival of tradition, but is also a sign of how important it is to keep history alive. The events offer the opportunity to maintain old connections and to develop a common awareness of the past wars and the associated fates. We are already looking forward to the next year where tradition will continue - a piece of Austrian history that is still very popular in Bludenz.