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Uniform and Equipment - UniformBelow are descriptions of all the common uniform items the German soldier was issued with or acquired. Please note, anything that is not noted below will NOT be allowed on a show without prior agreement with the CO. This is broken down into three categories :
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Steel Helmet (Stahlhelm) M35, M40 or M42 pattern correct liner with leather chin strap. No Spanish, Bundeswehr or Feuerwehr helmets permitted. Single Army eagle decal on correct side of helmet. |
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Side Cap (Feldmütze) M38/40 side caps. Must be an exact reproduction with correct insignia. Waffenfarbe (branch of service chevrons, also known as a Soutache) must also be present. |
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Tunic (Feldbluse) M36 pattern field grey wool with correct insignia and original / correct pattern buttons. Field dressings to be carried in the special inner pocket (If owned). Must be an exact reproduction from an approved supplier. No Swedish conversions permitted. Tunic & Trousers available from www.ww2militaria-kcs.com (Recommended) as a set. Listed as M36 Wool Tunic Set. |
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Insignia Correct insignia for above tunic: Codes for accepted insignia for GD from Nicholas Morigi are : W0642 – Woven Grossdeutschland cuff-title, on black background. W0609 – Woven breast eagle W0627 – Woven Collar Patches W5997 – GD Shoulder Boards |
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Trousers (Langhosen) M40 pattern in field grey wool. Must be exact reproductions from an approved supplier. No Swedish conversions permitted. These come as a set from www.ww2militaria-kcs.com or individually from Richard Underwood. |
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Service Shirt (Heereshemd) Must be grey jersey or cotton pullover type with or without breast pockets and have correct long pointed collar and pressed paper buttons. Must be an exact reproduction from an approved supplier. No "Tropical" or Bundeswehr shirts permitted. No insignia to be worn on shirts. If ‘non’ regulation (I.e civilian 40’s style) must be kept covered with tunic. |
Preferred Supplier(s) www.richardaunderwood.com |
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Belt & Braces Reproduction webbing and leather trouser belt and/or original or reproduction issue grey elasticated braces or period civilian braces, must be button on type, not clip-ons. |
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Boots (Marschstiefel) Marching boots (Usually known as Jackboots), either re-shod Bundeswehr Wachbattalion or reproduction. Boots to be Hobnailed with toe plate and ‘horse-shoe’ on heel. |
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Socks (Socken) Exact reproductions of the grey wool issue socks with white size rings preferred, but not essential. Long wool socks are ideal and available from most Outdoor pursuit shops.
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Standard Uniform Requirement
This is what members are expected to obtain within their first year of membership.
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Great Coat (Mantel) Field grey wool, M36 or M40 pattern, must be either original or an exact reproduction. (M36 Preferred) Don’t get one from www.ww2militaria-kcs.com, material is totally wrong. |
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Optional Uniform Requirement
This is for members with the standard uniform already complete, that may wish to bring to shows. Please note that not all optional uniform may be allowed at particular shows due to period being portrayed etc.
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Poncho/Shelter Quarter (Zeltbahn) M31 poncho/shelter quarter in '"splinter" camouflage. Must be either original in good serviceable condition (remember, you will be sleeping under it!) or an approved reproduction. Worn either rolled and attached with two leather or webbing straps on the back of the belt, on the "D" rings of the "Y" straps or on the assault frame. No Tan Water Zeltbahnen- they did not exist in WWII. Repro is best as not full of holes and generally cheaper. |
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Gloves (Handschuhe) Grey ribbed wool with white size rings, original, or modern manufacture that are virtually identical minus the rings. Not many suppliers and grey / black wool gloves are fine. |
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Headover (Toque) Grey wool headover; can be East or West German surplus which are virtually identical. |
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Jersey Grey wool with dark green bands around neck and cuffs, V or round neck. |
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Herringbone Uniform Summer-weight version of the M42 uniform; must be either original or an exact reproduction from an approved supplier. No Bundeswehr conversions. This is an optional extra and in addition to a wool uniform. |
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Reversible Suit Padded jacket and trousers worn over wool uniform in winter. Can be either Mouse Grey, or Splinter camouflage and must be either original or an exact reproduction. Separate hood and mittens also available. No reversible jackets to be worn at summer tactical events. |
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Felt & Leather Boots Designed to be worn with the above suit. Must be either original or early East German re-soled. Can be worn at winter tactical events only. |
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Camouflage Clothing It is known that GD as an ‘elite’ regiment, received issues of Splinter pattern smocks and helmet covers, which became available in 1942. Until then like the average "Landser" GD members would have had only their Zeltbahn (shelter quarter) . Tan/Water or Italian camouflage patterns not permitted (except at private events ) or late war shows. |
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