Uniform Requirements |
Each item has a link to a picture of it, at least the ones with a link.
English | German | Description |
Field cap | Feldmütze | M-43 w/2 buttons, w/trapazoid style insignia or separate skull &
eagle. No metal insignia. M-38 also accepted. |
Helmet | Stahlhelm | M-35, M-40, M42, M43 are acceptable. |
Helmet Cover | Tarnhelmüberzug | With rocker clips, NO drawstrings. |
Camo smock | Tarnjacke | Any SS pattern Palm or Planetree preferred |
Shoulder Boards | Schulterbretter | White piped |
Field tunic | Feldbluse | M-40,M-42,M-43
Quality reproduction from an approved dealer. (Lost Battalions, At The Front, Bill Bureau's, 1944 Militaria) |
Belt Hooks | Gurthaken | For use with internal suspension straps in tunic How to install those little buggers: M-36-40 M-42-43 & HBT |
Trousers | Lange tuchhose | Quality reproduction from an approved dealer. |
Trouser Belt | Hosengürtel | |
Suspenders | Hosenträger | Cord end type |
Shirt | Hemd | Fieldgray or gray |
Marching boots / Jackboots | Marschstiefel | Boots should have leather soles. Toe irons &
hobnails are optional. (Contrary to the popular mainstream belief boots were issued with & without irons and nails.) West German jackboots are acceptable if the buckle is removed & the flap sewn shut. East German are NOT acceptable. |
Low boots | Schnürschuhe | Option to the marching boot, correct style boot, brown or black, w/leather soles. Heel & toe irons, & hobnails are optional. |
Gaiters | Gamaschen | Should be worn with low boots |
Greatcoat | Übermantel | |
Toque | Ohrenwärmer(Oma) | |
Sweater | Strickjacke | |
Glasses | Maskenbrille | Round rim style original or approved repro |
OTHER NOTES ON UNIFORMS
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requirments
Camo--- All SS patterns are accepted.
44 dot camo has a limited use as it is restricted to 1944 & later
scenarios, therefore it is not a wise choice as a first purchase. Italian
camo for uniforms, is only accepted by event, it is not barred from this
unit but is not recommended.
Feldbluse and trousers---
You will have 1 (one) year from being accepted into this unit
to have all the required minimum uniform pieces. East German uniforms are
NOT acceptable.
Grooming--- Proper military style haircuts, NO hair touching the ears or collar. NO facial hair