gefallen auf dem Felde der Ehre...

[Theodor]

Among the WWI pictures I have ths one. Many officers got decorations in WWI. This one got wooden decoration...
By chance, can be found more information about him? Rick? Maybe he is of Hungarian nationality? Also, is this a usual grave? Looks quite impressive...
Also, what exactly mean his rank, kk lef ofz, from what unit is this?
The picture and a close up of the text:

[Dave Danner]

KK is for Kaiserlich Königlich, or Imperial and Royal. KuK, with the "und" in between, is also often seen. He was an Austro-Hungarian officer.

The nationality is Polish, although the name is probably spelled wrong. It likely should be "Orczykowski".

Glenn will probably know the rank.

[Theodor]

Thanks! I also thought that most probably one S is missed in the end of the name. And how about the Leg Ofz, what does this mean?

[Glenn2438]

Polish Legion

It reads k.k. Leg. Ofz. or Imperial Royal Legion Officer and as Dave points out the name is Polish. He would have a been a member of the Polish Legion formed in 1914 by the Austro-Hungarian Army. Unfortunately as these were not units on the permanent establishment of the k.u.k. Army or k.k. Landwehr their officers are not listed in the respective army lists.

Regards
Glenn

[Rick Research]

These "Legion" officers served under the later Marshal and President of Poland, Jozef Pilsudski (1867-1935).

They wore Austro-Hungarian uniforms with special insignia and their own distinctive "Polish" caps.

There was considerable friction in the Polish officer corps after 1918, as I understand it, between former personnel of the Legion and deserters and overseas Poles who had served in pre-1918 ALLIED legions.

[Theodor]

Thank you very much for your informations! Everything much more clear now!
Thanks!