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Serious Hutschmuck


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  • 7 years later...

Some great background information from Wolfgang (ErWeSa).

To your picture: the men shown there have had their medical examinations for the army and were found fit to serve in the army - this was celebrated by putting these decorations on their hats and suits (and by drinking lots of beer).
 
 
 
The custom still exists, particularly in the Tyrol-area, see here:

 

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