Figure 1 Matrose China c1901	Figure 2 NCO Egypt 1913-14	Figure 3 Matrose China c1901	Figure 4 NCO China 1908	Figure 5 Medic China c1901

Uniforms of Other Ranks of the Austro-Hungarian Navy
The Austro-Hungarian Navy wore a uniform very similar to most other European navies of the period. In summer months and hot climates a lightweight white uniform was worn, while in winter and in cold climates a similar dark blue wool uniform was worn.
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Uniform- The white (or dark blue) uniform had a light blue naval collar with three white stripes around the edge. A white and light blue striped shirt was worn under the uniform. Trousers were matching white (or dark blue). In colder weather a blue double breasted naval jacket was worn over the uniforms with five brass buttons on either side.

Headdress- for other ranks consisted of a white (or dark blue) peakless naval cap with a black hatband and the name of the ship in gold letters (see below). Above the hatband was an black enamelled badge surmounted with a brass Hapsburg crown. The badge bore the imperial and royal monogram (FJI for "Franz Josef I.") in stylised gold letters. From 1907 onwards an anchor was added to the badge (see right).

Footwear- On board ship trousers were worn loose over black leather boots but for onshore duties reddish brown waterproof canvas gaiters were worn. The gaiters fastened on the outer edge with concealed straps.

NCO Rank Insignia- was shown in the from of one to three blue chevrons (yellow metallic lace chevrons on the blue uniform) on the lower left sleeve and also in the form of one to three six-pointed white stars in the rear corners of the collar.

Specialist Insignia- was worn in the form of blue (or yellow metallic) embroidered badges on the upper left arm.

Equipment- For action on land Austro-Hungarian sailors wore leather leather equipment with two large box ammunition pouches won on either side of a brass belt buckle bearing the Hapsburg double headed eagle. Army issue leather backpacks with a hide flap, water bottles and bread bags were also carried.

Weapons- For action on land Austro-Hungarian sailors were mainly armed with the Mannlicher 1895 rifle (or possibly the older Mannlicher 1890 rifle).

The Illustrations
Figure 1 is based on a photograph of a Naval Rating ("Matrose") in landing gear from the "SMS Zenta" taken in China shortly after the Boxer Rebellion 1900-01. He wears the white summer uniform as described above. Figure 2 is based on a photograph of a Naval NCO in landing gear from the "SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth" taken  shortly before the First World War. He also wears the white summer uniform as described above. Note the removable white neckshade and also the rank stars in the corners of the collar. Figure 3 is based on a photograph of a Naval Gunner in landing gear taken in China shortly after the Boxer Rebellion 1900-01. He wears the blue winter uniform as described above. Note the tallies from his hatband tailing down the back. He carries full marching equipment including a leather backpack with hide cover. Although not visible in the photograph upon which this illustration is based, he would presumably have worn gunner's insignia in yellow metallic thread on the upper left arm. Figure 4 is based on a photograph of a Naval NCO in landing gear taken in Peking in 1908. He also wears the blue winter uniform as described above. Note the rank chevrons in yellow metallic lace on the lower left arm. Like other figures in the original photograph upon which this illustration is based he carries some kind of dark coloured sash over his right shoulder. This may have been an item of equipment or possibly a red sash to show he is working on police duties. He is armed with a pistol in a belt holster with a lanyard around the neck and that most naval of edged weapons, the cutlass (a curved short sword for close hand to hand fighting). Figure 5 is based on a photograph of a Naval Medic in landing gear taken in China shortly after the Boxer Rebellion 1900-01. He also wears the blue winter uniform as described above. Note the red cross armband with Germanic style expanded ends to the cross. As well as full marching order equipment he also carries extra canvas pouches often used to carry extra ammunition but possibly in this case to carry medical supplies.		Blue Winter Other Ranks Naval Cap from the SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth (See Port Arthur Collection Page) Photo Copyright Private Collector Pre-1907 Chief Petty Officer's Cap Badge Photo © Chip Minx Post-1907 Petty Officer's Cap Badge Photo © Private Collector