Austrian Cap for Customs Officer

The cap (Tellerkappe) of an Austrian customs officer (Zollwache) is an iconic part of the uniform, which has seen various variations over the years.

The main features of the classic and modern versions are:

• Style and Color: The traditional service cap is usually gray with green piping, which is characteristic of customs officers. There are also variations in the well-known M43 field cap model, similar to military mountain peaked caps.
• Emblem (Zollwache): Until 2004, a specific brass emblem was used, featuring a gold eagle and shield in the Austrian national colors (red-white-red), surrounded by a gold laurel wreath on a green background.
• Details for Officers: For officers, the cap often features a solid red band and gold chin straps or chin straps. Lower ranks often have a gray band with colored piping. Cockade: The obverse usually features the national red-white-red cockade, which confirms Austrian identity.

Size: 58