Austrian general's tunic question

[mravery]

Hello All,

I'm curious about a certain style of tunic....... Was this style reserved for use by general's only... or could other officers also wear this pattern. All of the photos that I have.. only show this double breasted style worn by General rank or FM.

I know that the buttons were different... just not sure about the tuic itself...

I appreciate any thoughts.

Cheers

Mark

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[Glenn J]

Hi Mark,

the double breasted tunic was not the sole preserve of General Officers. Amongt others, this style was also worn by Medical Officers, General Staff Officers (in green), Engineering Staff Officers (Geniestab), officials of the military contruction service (with silver buttons), ADCs (in green), officials of the technical military committee, Intendants and other various military officials.

Regards

Glenn

[mravery]

Hi Mark,

the double breasted tunic was not the sole preserve of General Officers. Amongt others, this style was also worn by Medical Officers, General Staff Officers (in green), Engineering Staff Officers (Geniestab), officials of the military contruction service (with silver buttons), ADCs (in green), officials of the technical military committee, Intendants and other various military officials.

Regards

Glenn

Hey Glenn,

Many thanks for the info... but it leads me to another question....

Ok.. the other groups were also authorised to wear the double breasted tunic .... but were any of them the same color combinations... i.e. light grey/blue with red facings and gold bullion tape ?

I checked your site.. and couldn't seem to answer that question.

Cheers

Mark