Signum Laudis is a 1980 Czechoslovak war drama film directed by Martin Hollý.

[2] The film is set on the Eastern Front of World War I. Corporal Hoferik becomes a commander of his unit after the commanding officers are killed.

Hoferik is happy and wants to celebrate with his men but they hate him for his eagerness and fanaticism.

Next day the estate where Hoferik's unit reside surrounded by enemies.

Hoferik's unit and Berger's staff escapes the estate but old General Gross is killed in a fight with enemy.