WW1 Austrian Hungarian Alpine Mountain Troops Cap Pre-1907 into WWI
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Cap worn by the Austria-Hungary (Austro-Hungarian), Army (Alpine Mountain Infantry), prior to 1907 and into WW1. This version has the 'FJI' brass badge (Franz Joseph I of Austria) and silver buttons. Worn by the 'Common Army', Landwehr and Hungarian Honvéd. If you like a snug fit order your correct head size, if you like a loose fit order a size larger! (The side badge and feathers are not included in the sale but you can get the badge on this link here).
This cap is perfect for:
- Reenactors & Living History.
- Comparison against originals
- Replicating or repairing an Austrian/Hungarian WWI Cap
- Mountain & Army Collectors
- Badge Collectors
- Gifts & Commemorations
- Hikers and Climbers
- Displaying your Austrian-Hungarian Cap Badges
This is the predecessor to the WW2 German Bergmutze cap!
The Austro-Hungarian uniforms went through several changes prior to and during WW1. Like much of the Central Powers, uniforms became scarce and there was a declining quality which lead to a wide range of headwear, colours, finishes and modifications to save resources!
This reproduction cap is made of museum quality materials and the workmanship is outstanding. A very high quality Pre1907 Cap which is perfect for wearing or displaying your genuine Austro-Hungarian cap badges so widely used in WW1. See final picture as an example (The side badge and feathers are not included in the sale but you can get the badge on this link here). Notice the pocket on the side for the feathers, the stitching under the front (not tacked stitched and the correct leather/cotton liner.
Notice the cap does not fold down like the standard caps, it is stitched in the upright position - why? Saving resources and to keep the weight down officially, but was more likely a administrative mistake!
If you like a snug fit order your correct head size, if you like a loose fit order a size larger!
If your size shows 'Sold Out' then please email us to order.