With this special exhibition, the Pfinzgaumuseum is exploring this fascinating chapter of Durlach’s military history for the first time and presenting a diverse array of historical treasures from its own collections, the Rastatt Museum of Military History, and the Widmann Collection, which contains numerous particularly valuable objects.
In 1894, the Baden 14th Train Battalion moved into Durlach and established its permanent garrison at Karlsburg, once the residence of the Margraves of Baden-Durlach. From then on, the soldiers in their dark blue uniforms became a familiar sight in the town, and there was lively interaction between the military and the local population. The unit remained stationed in Durlach until the end of World War I.
With this special exhibition, the Pfinzgaumuseum is exploring this fascinating chapter of Durlach’s military history for the first time and presenting a diverse array of historical treasures from its own collections, the Rastatt Museum of Military History, and the Widmann Collection, which contains numerous particularly valuable objects.
Historical photographs and maps show where the facilities of the Train Battalion were once located in Durlach. A wide variety of artifacts, such as uniforms, spiked helmets, and sabers, invite you to learn about the soldiers’ duties, equipment, and daily life. Through numerous personal items, such as reservists’ mugs and photographic portraits, discover how deeply the experience of military service and pride in the battalion were cherished in the culture of remembrance. Follow the individual fates of soldiers during World War I and the subsequent end of Durlach as a military base.
Admission is 2 euros; reduced rate is 1 euro. For more information about the exhibition and related events, please visit www.karlsruhe.de/pfinzgaumuseum.
