[lcliffn48]

I recently picked up these collar tabs at a local antique store. The little note with them states "Austria". If they are from there, what were they for and are they of any value? Thanks all..Cliff

 

[Scott B]

Let me preface by saying that I am by no means an expert on Austrian uniforms or insignia. But I recently examined in detail a fabulous Imperial Austro Hungarian officers tunic a friend purchased from a local estate sale. It appeared to have collar and rank insignia embroidered directly into the collar. So I would be interested to know if the tabs you posted appear to be separate pieces once attached to a collar or if as on the tunic I mentioned embroidered on to it? In terms of a more precise ID for yours I would suggest waiting to see if any more experienced Imperial collectors respond here. Another suggestion would be to post to the GB WWI Militaria and Arms Forum.

Scott

http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?24-John-P-Sheehan-s-World-War-I-Militaria-And-Arms

 

[Scott B]

Another resource for you would be 'The Emperor's Coat' by Ortner, Rest and Ilming, which as I understand is one of the best references on Austro Hungarian uniforms of the WW1 period.

 

[lcliffn48]

Scott thanks for the input...the emblems are intact & appear to be tabs that were probably removed from a collar.
Cliff