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The '''4th Infantry Regiment''' '''"Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''' ([[German language|German]]: ''Infanterieregiment „Hoch- und Deutschmeister“ Nr. 4''), alternatively the '''[[Imperial and Royal|k.u.k.]] 4th Infantry Regiment "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''' ([[German language|German]]: k.u.k. ''Infanterieregiment „Hoch- und Deutschmeister“ Nr. 4'') and shortened '''IR 4''' was an [[infantry]] regiment of the [[Habsburg monarchy|Habsburg Monarchy]] from 1696 until the [[Dissolution of Austria-Hungary|end of the Habsburg Monarchy]] in 1918. It was one of the most prestigious and historically significant regiments in the [[Common Army|Imperial-Royal (later Imperial and Royal) Army]], serving in conflicts from the [[Great Turkish War]] up until [[World War I]].{{Cite web |title=Tradition verpflichtet |url=http://www.deutschmeisterbataillon.com/geschichte/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Hoch- und Deutschmeister |language=de-DE}}

The '''4th Infantry Regiment''' '''"Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''' ([[German language|German]]: ''Infanterieregiment „Hoch- und Deutschmeister“ Nr. 4''), alternatively the '''[[Imperial and Royal|k.u.k.]] 4th Infantry Regiment "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''' ([[German language|German]]: k.u.k. ''Infanterieregiment „Hoch- und Deutschmeister“ Nr. 4'') and shortened '''IR 4''' was an [[infantry]] regiment of the [[Habsburg monarchy|Habsburg Monarchy]] from 1696 until the [[Dissolution of Austria-Hungary|end of the Habsburg Monarchy]] in 1918. It was one of the most prestigious and historically significant regiments in the [[Common Army|Imperial-Royal (later Imperial and Royal) Army]], serving in conflicts from the [[Great Turkish War]] up until [[World War I]].{{Cite web |title=Tradition verpflichtet |url=http://www.deutschmeisterbataillon.com/geschichte/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Hoch- und Deutschmeister |language=de-DE}}

Chiefly known for its popular [[military band]] and its {{Ill|Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch|de}}, the regiment's tradition was adopted at first by the new [[Austrian Armed Forces#Interwar|Bundesheer]] of the [[First Austrian Republic]], then by the Wehrmacht [[44th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)|44th Infantry Division]] in 1943 and today is maintained by the {{ill|1st Jäger Battalion "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"|de|Jägerbataillon Wien 1 „Hoch- und Deutschmeister“|lt=1st Jäger Battalion}}.{{Cite web |title=Kommandoübergabe |url=http://www.deutschmeisterbataillon.com/das-bataillon/kommando%C3%BCbergabe-2016/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Hoch- und Deutschmeister |language=de-DE}}{{Cite web |title=44. Infanteriedivision - Lexikon der Wehrmacht |url=https://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gliederungen/Infanteriedivisionen/44ID-R.htm |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de}} Its honorary title “Hoch- und Deutschmeister” derives from its association with the [[Grand Master of the Teutonic Order|Grand Master (Hochmeister)]] of the [[Teutonic Order]], who served as its regimental proprietor.

Chiefly known for its popular [[military band]] and its {{Ill|Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch|de}}, the regiment's tradition was adopted at first by the new [[Austrian Armed Forces#Interwar|Bundesheer]] of the [[First Austrian Republic]], then by the Wehrmacht [[44th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)|44th Infantry Division]] in 1943 and today is maintained by the '''Vienna 1st Jäger Batallion "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"'''.{{Cite web |title=Kommandoübergabe |url=http://www.deutschmeisterbataillon.com/das-bataillon/kommando%C3%BCbergabe-2016/ |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Hoch- und Deutschmeister |language=de-DE}}{{Cite web |title=44. Infanteriedivision - Lexikon der Wehrmacht |url=https://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gliederungen/Infanteriedivisionen/44ID-R.htm |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de}} Its honorary title “Hoch- und Deutschmeister” derives from its association with the [[Grand Master of the Teutonic Order|Grand Master (Hochmeister)]] of the [[Teutonic Order]], who served as its regimental proprietor.

The regiment was originally known as '''[[Palatinate-Neuburg|Pfalz-Neuburg]]-Teutschmeister''' '''zu Fuß''' after its formation in 1696. It received the numerical designation No. 4 in 1769, and the official regimental title “Hoch- und Deutschmeister” was adopted in 1814. This title was later on dropped in 1915.{{Cite web |date=2026-04-12 |title=Regimentsgeschichte der Hoch- und Deutschmeister - deutschmeister.at |url=https://www.deutschmeister.at/de/geschichte/regimentsgeschichte-der-hoch-und-deutschmeister.html |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.deutschmeister.at |language=de}}

The regiment was originally known as '''[[Palatinate-Neuburg|Pfalz-Neuburg]]-Teutschmeister''' '''zu Fuß''' after its formation in 1696. It received the numerical designation No. 4 in 1769, and the official regimental title “Hoch- und Deutschmeister” was adopted in 1814. This title was later on dropped in 1915.{{Cite web |date=2026-04-12 |title=Regimentsgeschichte der Hoch- und Deutschmeister - deutschmeister.at |url=https://www.deutschmeister.at/de/geschichte/regimentsgeschichte-der-hoch-und-deutschmeister.html |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=www.deutschmeister.at |language=de}}

After [[World War I]] and the subsequent disbandment of the regiment, ending a continuous legacy of nearly 223 years, its traditions were soon carried on by the [[First Austrian Republic]] through the 4th Infantry Regiment of the new [[Austrian Armed Forces#Interwar|Bundesheer]], which bore the honorary title "Hoch- und Deutschmeister." After the [[Anschluss]], the regiment was disbanded once again and absorbed into the [[Wehrmacht]].

After [[World War I]] and the subsequent disbandment of the regiment, ending a continuous legacy of nearly 223 years, its traditions were soon carried on by the [[First Austrian Republic]] through the 4th Infantry Regiment of the new [[Austrian Armed Forces#Interwar|Bundesheer]], which bore the honorary title "Hoch- und Deutschmeister." After the [[Anschluss]], the regiment was disbanded once again and absorbed into the [[Wehrmacht]].

After the destruction of the [[6th Army (Wehrmacht)|6th Army]] in [[Battle of Stalingrad|Stalingrad]], the [[Austrians|Austrian]] [[44th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)|44th Infantry Division]] was rebuilt into the '''Reichsgrenadierdivision "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''', with the 3rd Battalion of the 134th Grenadier Regiment being one of the few units in the German Wehrmacht to fly a separate flag. It was modeled after the regimental flag of the former [[Austro-Hungarian Army]].[[File:Schottenring Deutschmeister Denkmal.jpg|thumb|{{Interlanguage link|Deutschmeister-Denkmal|lt=Deutschmeister Memorial|de}} in [[Vienna]], [[Innere Stadt|Innere Stadt (1st District)]]|left]]

After the destruction of the [[6th Army (Wehrmacht)|6th Army]] in [[Battle of Stalingrad|Stalingrad]], the [[Austrians|Austrian]] [[44th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)|44th Infantry Division]] was rebuilt into the '''Reichsgrenadierdivision "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''', with the 3rd Battalion of the 134th Grenadier Regiment being one of the few units in the German Wehrmacht to fly a separate flag. It was modeled after the regimental flag of the former [[Austro-Hungarian Army]].

[[File:Deutschmeister Wappen.svg|thumb|365x365px|Icon of the Vienna 1st Jäger Batallion "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"]]

Following [[World War II]] and the [[Austrian State Treaty|reestablishment of Austria]], the traditions of the Deutschmeisters were continued by '''Landwehrstammregiment 21''', and later by '''Jägerregiment 2''' of the 2nd Jäger Brigade until the latter's disbandment. The '''Vienna 1st Jäger Batallion "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"''' is one of [[Vienna|Vienna's]] two [[militia]] battalions and was formed in 2006 from the 4th and 6th Jäger Battalions of the former Vienna [[Jäger (infantry)|Jäger]] Regiment. It thus continues the tradition of the Vienna [[Household Division|House Regiment]] up to the present day.[[File:Schottenring Deutschmeister Denkmal.jpg|thumb|{{Interlanguage link|Deutschmeister-Denkmal|lt=Deutschmeister Memorial|de}} in [[Vienna]], [[Innere Stadt|Innere Stadt (1st District)]]|left]]

===== Deutschmeisterplatz =====

===== Deutschmeisterplatz =====

===== Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch =====

===== Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch =====

The {{Ill|Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch|de}} (sometimes also referred to as the Deutschmeister March) is a military march composed in 1893 and the best-known composition by the Austrian {{Ill|Wilhelm August Jurek|de}}. To this day, the Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch remains one of the most popular military marches and is part of the standard repertoire of many military and civilian bands. It should not be confused with the {{Ill|Hoch- und Deutschmeister-Marsch|de}} by {{Ill|Dominik Ertl|de}}.

The {{Ill|Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch|de}} is a military march composed in 1893 and the best-known composition by the Austrian {{Ill|Wilhelm August Jurek|de}}. To this day, the Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch remains one of the most popular military marches and is part of the standard repertoire of many military and civilian bands. It should not be confused with the {{Ill|Hoch- und Deutschmeister-Marsch|de}} by {{Ill|Dominik Ertl|de}}.

The film {{Interlanguage link|Die Deutschmeister|lt=Die Deutschmeister|de}}, starring [[Romy Schneider]], focuses on the origins of the {{Ill|Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch|de}} and is the main inspiration behind it. The lyrics sung in the film differ from Jurek’s original text in a few places.{{Cite web |last=hojos |first=zusammengestellt von |title=Der Deutschmeister Regimentsmarsch |url=https://www.1133.at/document/view/id/33 |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=www.1133.at}}

The film {{Interlanguage link|Die Deutschmeister|lt=Die Deutschmeister|de}}, starring [[Romy Schneider]], focuses on the origins of the {{Ill|Deutschmeister-Regimentsmarsch|de}} and is the main inspiration behind it. The lyrics sung in the film differ from Jurek’s original text in a few places.{{Cite web |last=hojos |first=zusammengestellt von |title=Der Deutschmeister Regimentsmarsch |url=https://www.1133.at/document/view/id/33 |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=www.1133.at}}

===== Deutschmeisterbund =====

===== Deutschmeisterbund =====

Former members of the regiment and its successor or traditional units from the [[First Austrian Republic|First Republic]], as well as the Deutschmeister associations that follow the regiment's tradition, are called Deutschmeister. Some of these associations have existed since the late [[19th century]] and are united in the Deutschmeisterbund under the patronage of the [[Grand Master of the Teutonic Order]].

Former members of the regiment and its successor or traditional units from the [[First Austrian Republic|First Republic]], as well as the Deutschmeister associations that follow the regiment's tradition, are called '''Deutschmeister'''. Some of these associations have existed since the late [[19th century]] and are united in the Deutschmeisterbund under the patronage of the [[Grand Master of the Teutonic Order]].

This umbrella organization was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in [[Vienna]]. A similar [[umbrella organization]] with the same name and headquarters already existed from 1919 to 1945 and from 1956 to 1974.

This umbrella organization was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in [[Vienna]]. A similar [[umbrella organization]] with the same name and headquarters already existed from 1919 to 1945 and from 1956 to 1974.

The Deutschmeisters meet annually on [[Saint George's Day|St. George's Day]] at the former residence of their patron in [[Bad Mergentheim]]. The color they still share today is light blue, the regiment's historic insignia color. It can still be found today in the Deutschmeisterbund's emblem, as well as in its decorations and traditional uniforms.

The Deutschmeisters meet annually on [[Saint George's Day|St. George's Day]] at the former residence of their patron in [[Bad Mergentheim]]. The color they still share today is light blue, the regiment's historic insignia color. It can still be found today in the Deutschmeisterbund's emblem, as well as in its decorations and traditional uniforms.

The Deutschmeisterbund maintains contact with the regiment's tradition bearer in the [[Austrian Armed Forces]] as well as with the [[Teutonic Order]], and publishes the "Deutschmeisterjournal" along with other publications on an irregular basis. In addition, it awards the four-tiered "Decoration of the Deutschmeisterbund" for special services to the Deutschmeister tradition; although not a state decoration, it is authorized by the [[Ministry of Defence (Austria)|Austrian Ministry of Defense]] for wear on the uniform.

The Deutschmeisterbund maintains contact with the regiment's tradition bearer in the [[Austrian Armed Forces]] as well as with the [[Teutonic Order]], and publishes the "'''Deutschmeisterjournal'''" along with other publications on an irregular basis. In addition, it awards the four-tiered "Decoration of the Deutschmeisterbund" for special services to the Deutschmeister tradition; although not a state decoration, it is authorized by the [[Ministry of Defence (Austria)|Austrian Ministry of Defense]] for wear on the uniform.

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