Postcard from 1925 celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Schmalkaldic League
The Schmalkaldic League (English: /ʃmɔːlˈkɔːldɪk/; German: Schmalkaldischer Bund; Medieval Latin: Foedus Smalcaldicum or Liga Smalcaldica) was a defensive alliance of Lutheran princes within the Holy Roman Empire during the mid-16th century. Although originally started for religious motives soon after the start of the Protestant Reformation, its members eventually intended for the League to replace the Holy Roman Empire as their source of political allegiance. While it was not the first alliance of its kind, unlike previous formations, such as the League of Torgau, the Schmalkaldic League had a substantial military force to defend its political and religious interests. It received its name from the town of Schmalkalden, which is located in modern Thuringia.
About 100 two- and four-wheeled vintage vehicles from the GDR were taking part in the 8th veteran-rally in eastern Thuringia in 1985: Goal was the "carpet city" Münchenbernsdorf in the district of Greiz.
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