Equestrian honours for cavalry (All) – findings

Cavalry decoration Reiterauszechnung der Kavalerie The badge was certainly not intended for all members of the cavalry. It was a highly specialised badge that could be awarded to cavalry instructors familiar with working with remounts, (young horses) who were still in training for service with the unit). In addition, the badge could be awarded as a distinction to outstanding horsemen who demonstrated orientation and experience in, for example, reconnaissance, commander's liaison, and other specialized cavalry tasks. Again, badges were made of solid gilded metal, mostly brass, but we know of lightweight badges stamped from gilded sheet metal. We also distinguish badges according to size: - a larger type of badge with a diameter of 46 mm - a smaller type of badge with a diameter of 41 mm The establishment of the badge was approved by a supplement to the uniform regulations (Circular of 29. The uniform was issued on 29 October 1906, part No. 32 for the cavalry regiments of the cavalry (joint army and Landwehr).