Gear List

Since we are a unit that portrays German infantry soldiers from the time period of 1940, we wear uniforms that were available to German soldiers prior to the Invasion of Rußland in 1941. We rarely wear camoflauge since most Deutsche Soldaten didn't wear it, but we could wear a little depending on the time period of the event.

Below is a list of uniform items:

Initial Uniform Issue

• M34 Mütze
• M36 Tunic
• Service Shirt
• M37 Steingrau trousers with suspenders
• Marshstiefel (Jackboots) with either socks or foot wraps
• Soldbuch
• Identity disk

Initial Equipment Issue

• M35 or M40 Stahlhelm
• Y-straps
• Belt with buckle
• 2 Cartridge pouches
• Straight spade with carrier
• K98k bayonet with frog
• Breadbag
• M31 Canteen with cup
• Mess tin
• Gasmask
• Karibiner 98 kurz (K98k rifle)

Additional Items

Winter Gear Issue

• Mantel (greatcoat)
• Sweater
• Gloves
• Winter boots
• Toque
• Scarf
• Fur cap
• Winter parka, trousers, cap, and gloves (late war)

  Field Gear Issue

• Zeltbahn (shelter quarter) with poles and stakes
• Assault pack
• Törnister pack
• Butter disk
• Fork and knife set
• Flashlight
• Esbit stove
• Camp stove (Juwel)
• Camp lamp (gas or candle)

  Garrison Gear Issue

• Wool blanket
• Blanket cover and pillow case (blue checkered)
• Towel
• Shaving/toiletry kit
• Dress bayonet with troddel
• Waffenrock (dress uniform)
• Stool

  Additional Items

• M43 Einheitsfeldmütze (M43 cap)
• Goggles
• K98k rifle cleaning kit
• Soldatenliederbuch (songbook)
• Boot knife
• Essenträger (food carrier)