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Uniform &
Personal Kit
The Correct Look We Want to Achieve !
We
portray Waffen-SS Grenadiers; our historical timeline is set in the
Russian summer of 1943, at a place soon to be known simply as Kursk !
After much research into this, through photographic evidence and written
and spoken accounts from veterans, there is a certain “look” we wish to
achieve.
Below is a kit and uniform standards guide, if you follow the
guide than you will have little problem getting the right look.
Please note that most items must be original or exact museum
quality reproductions, we do not allow items of post war kit to be used.
If you are unsure of an items suitability, find out
first from the group authenticity officer.
Not sure what to purchase ?
Ask First !
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Essential
Uniform
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Item of
Kit/Uniform
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Pattern, Type,
Colour
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Tunic (Feldbluse)
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M36, M40, M42.
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Trousers (Feldhosen)
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37 pattern or Keilhosen
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Helmet (Stahlhelm)
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M40 or M42 pattern, feldgrau
with or without W-SS decals
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Belt and Buckle (Koppel mit
Schloß)
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Waffen-SS pattern Buckle +
Belt
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Jackboots (Marschstiefel) |
Marching boots, leather
soled with hobnails, heel Irons
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Ankle Boots (Schnürschuhe)
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Ankle boots, leather soled
and hobnailed |
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Gaiters (Gamaschen)
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Gaiters are worn with the
ankle boot |
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Undershirt (Hemd) |
Grey Cotton or fleece shirt |
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Uniform Insignia
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Sleeve Eagle, Collar Patches & Shoulder straps
with Golden Yellow Piping, "Das Reich" cuff title
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K98 ammo pouches (Patronentaschen) |
Original or high quality reproduction |
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Leather Y-
Straps (Koppeltragestell)
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Original or high quality
reproduction |
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Bread bag (Brotbeutel)
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Original or high quality
reproduction |
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Water Bottle (Feldflasche)
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Original Only |
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Shelter Quarter (Zeltbahn) |
Any W-SS camouflage pattern
or plain grey |
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Mess Tin (Kochgeschirr)
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Original Only |
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Next Equipment to get |
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K98 Bayonet (Seitengewehr
und Koppelshuhe)
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With scabbard and correct pattern
leather Frog |
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Gas mask canister (Gasmaske
und Trägbuchse)
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With or without gas mask |
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Entrenching Tool (Spaten
mit Tasche)
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With correct leather cover, straight or
folding patterns |
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M40 W-SS Field Cap (Feldmütze) |
With correct insignia |
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Camouflaged Smock
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Type 1, acceptable cammo, plane
tree, burred edge or palm only |
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Additional Equipment and clothing
(optional items) |
Helmet Cover
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Plane tree type 1 only
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Winter Parka
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SS pattern, mouse grey only
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Great Coat (Mantle)
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M36 or M40 pattern
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A-Frame
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Complete with small bag, straps and
attachments |
Woollen Blanket
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Grey
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K98 Rifle Deactivated
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The main weapon of Grenadiers
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Camouflaged soft cap
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Oakleaf, plane tree and Burred edge only
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M40 Summer Uniform
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HBT light weight Drillich uniform
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All equipment and uniform items can be
acquired from the dealers on our links page.
W.A.R.S. Das Reich recommends, Richard Underwood and Chris Hobbs of
Northern Militaria as our main suppliers.
If you are new to the hobby contact the group before buying uniform
and equipment.
We wouldn't want you to waste money on something you cannot use.
Click here to see photos of group members in
uniform and brief explanations.
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