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Generals: 3.3 cm wide gold lace collar patch, 11.2cm long and 4cm high, 2.6cm of the length being red background cloth. Silver embroidered stars. The general?s zig-zag pattern had a border that resembled rope with 3 stripes on the center. Field Officers: 3.3 cm wide silver or gold lace on a 8.6cm long by 4cm high collar patch, which corresponded with the regimental or branch button color and the embroidered stars in the contrasting color to the lace, silver or gold. The field officer?s zig-zag pattern had a border that resembled rope with 2 stripes on the center.

I'll try to clear this up but if I can. Field officers zig zag pattern one squiggly pattern strip on each side(outside of pattern) with two straight strips on the inside

I'll try to clear this up but if I can. Field officers zig zag pattern one squiggly pattern strip on each side(outside of pattern) with two straight strips on the inside

I'll try to clear this up but if I can. Field officers zig zag pattern one squiggly pattern strip on each side(outside of pattern) with two straight strips on the inside

You bet... a better photo of the major's tab. I think its easier to see the two stripes as opposed to the 3 on the general.

General A general has 3 stipes in the pattern and a field officer only has 2.

You are good and with your talent should be able to show the difference in pattern between field officer and general insignia. I see you have already done most ranks and posted the forum... http://granguerra.crearforo.com/iconos-aus...cos-es1708.html Major

Nice graphic. YOu should do all Austrian ranks. You would be able to show the differenc in pattern between field officer and general insignia.

Underside. I'm not sure why there are hand stitches

This one looks 100% correct to me and it has a bit of a brownish hew.

Very nice photo. I like the strap Chip.

Very nice! I see many older, rare medals I'd like to have in my collection.

So, the Fahnrich tunic I posted is for infantry? Very nice but the tunic is not as minty as the photos depicts but still very nice.

Gordon, Thanks for the information. It may be as Rick indicated, the owner wore it after the war with his service medals. Maybe he didn't make his promotionto Lt... I don't know, I can't wrap my mind around the one year, cadet, reservist, etc, etc, and the time factor... :banger:

Medals not placed by me. I know these are not the correct choices. Color is more brown than gray.

Wouldn't a man be a "one man volunteer" or a cadet before becoming a F?hnrich? Is it possible a man who volunteered in 1914 could just be a F?hnrich in 1916 or 1917? Maybe even 1918 depending on the procession through the ranks to become an officer. http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/kadett.html

Rich, That's a very nice photo. Here's the best I can do on a tab shot from the photo I have presently.

8 i think... 3 bravery, troop cross, wound medal, then I'm at a loss

What awards could a F?hnrich have received during WW1? What are the chances he would have had the 1913 mobilization Cross or a long service cross? I understand he would be award the enlisted man's bravery medals?

I'd very much like to have one of these books if available in English. I'm fond of Italian militaria from the WW1 era.

Is the soldier wearing a fez? I almost bought a pair recently but since both were right sided or same sided I passed not knowing if they were a pair.

I didn't notice that detail. Do you know where I can find a photo or drawing of this insignia?

Does anyone know who this man was?

Austrian General's Pike grey tunic

Austrian Major of infantry