Austro-Hungarian Imperial Tunic

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Just as you leave the main exhibit halls of the National World War One Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, there is always a case titled "Latest Acquisition".

 

This is what was encased there when I visited in November 2018:

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Detail photos:

 

 

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And of course, the helmet, which looks like it was made yesterday.

 

I don't mind admitting that given the lighting even with Photoshop it was difficult to get past the glare to show the details of the metal and gold braid.

[PaulR]

Thank you for sharing this uniform with us, along with the connected history. The gilt and braid work is breathtaking.

[SARGE]

Thanks for your hard work with photoshop Gil. This subdued museum lighting is always a problem when taking photographs. While the lighting is good for the artifacts it is not good for photographers.