The standard uniform worn by the Austro-Hungarian army during World War 1 consisted of a green-grey coat with four buttons, shoulder straps, and four pockets. The trousers were a matching green-grey color, and high boots were worn over them. The collar and cuffs of the jacket were typically a darker shade, with red, white, and black stripes.
The headgear of the Austro-Hungarian soldiers varied according to their rank and unit. The most commonly worn hats were the peaked cap, the kepi, and the shako. Shako was a tall, cylindrical headgear made from black felt and had a metal crest on the front.
Some units had unique features on their uniforms to differentiate them from others. The k.u.k. Infantry wore a red stripe on the collar of their jacket, while the k.u.k. Landwehr had red piping on their trousers. The k.u.k. Cavalry had a yellow band on their jacket and trousers.
Austrian soldiers were also issued a leather belt, which held their bayonet and ammunition pouches. They also carried a backpack for their supplies. Additionally, soldiers were provided with a gas mask in case of a gas attack.
Overall, the Austro-Hungarian uniform was well-designed, practical, and utilitarian. However, due to the country's dwindling resources towards the end of the war, the quality and materials used in the uniforms degraded.
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