Austro-Hungarian overcoat 1861-67
Austro-Hungarian overcoat pattern 1861-7, as worn during the 1864 Schleswig-Holstein and 1866 Austro-Prussian Wars. Reconstructed from contemporary photos and the text of the official regulations.
It is made of heavy Loden-type wool grey melange (graumeliert) cloth, lined with natural hemp canvas in the body. Buttons of brass or pewter and coloured collar patches or Parolis according to regiment (please specify).
The overcoat can be made for both German and Hungarian regiments, Jaegers, Grenzers, as well as in all the versions for artillery, dragoons, chevau-légers, pioneers, gendarmerie, etc. please enquire.
Available in the standard four regulation sizes, plus an additional xlarge one (specify your height for sleeve and overall length).
The officer's version is made of finer cloth and features piping in facing colour and a padded silk lining.
standard size chart
xsmall small medium large xlarge EU sizes 42-44 46-8 50-52 54-56 58-60 UK sizes 32"-34" 36"-38" 40"-42" 44" 46" standard heights
short regular tall xtall EU cm 168-175 176-183 184-191 192-199 UK in. 5'6"5'9" 5'9"-6' 6'-6'3" 6'3"-6'6"