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FIELD UNIFORMS
As the overall unit impression is late war (1944-45), the older style uniforms are not utilized. Instead the later versions
(M42, M43, and M44) are worn as they were more commonly seen on lower enlisted ranks as the war progressed. Those members
who have the earlier uniform (M40) may continue to wear them until they are worn out, at which time they should be replaced
with the later styles.
Wool Uniforms
M1940 Tunic (Feldbluse) and Trousers (Kielhosen): The M40 uniform consists of a Wehrmacht style wool tunic. The collar
is field grey and there are four pleated patch pockets, each covered by a scalloped flap and secured by a pebbled button.
The front is closed by five pebbled buttons. The trousers (Feldhose M37) are cut high in back with an adjustment belt. They
have two front slash pockets and one rear pocket. The legs are straight cut. This uniform is not recommended for a late war
impression.
M1942 Tunic (Feldbluse) and Trousers (Kielhosen): The M42 uniform consists of a field grey tunic that is identical to
the M40 except that the pockets are no longer pleated. The trousers are the M43 "Rundbundhosen", in which the belt
was replaced by two side belts. The pocket arrangement was the same as the earlier trousers, but the legs tapered to fit the
ankle. The seat was also modified with the addition of a re-enforcement panel. This uniform is authorized for all ranks.
The M43 Tunic is identical to the M42 with the exception that the tunic pocket flaps are no longer scalloped. This uniform
is authorized for all ranks.
M1944 Tunic (Feldbluse) and Trousers (Kielhosen): The M44 uniform was a major departure in the styling of the German uniform
in order to simplify production. Patterned after the British battle dress jacket, the tunic is of waist length, has only two
unpleated patch pockets with unscalloped flaps and six pebbled buttons down the front, and made from the late, much-inferior
wool material (sometimes dark green or brownish in color). The trousers are the M43 "Rundbundhosen" or can be the
M44 type, with simplified pattern and internal cloth belt (intended to make suspenders unnecessary). This uniform is authorized
only for field use by all ranks at events with 1945 settings.
NOTE: The approved reproduction wool uniform makers are: Lost Battalions, At The Front, Janke, old New Columbia, or SM
Productions. Converted Swedish tunics are authorized provided they have the following areas altered. Pockets done in either
M42 or M43 styles, skirt shortened and slit in back shortened, sleeve cuffs added, correct number of original or reproduction
buttons down the front, and collar reshaped.
Reed Green HBT Uniform
M1942 Reed Green drill uniform: The reed green drill uniform was introduced in 1942 as a summer field dress. The tunic
is identical to the M43 wool tunic in pattern and was unlined. The pants are identical in pattern to the wool version. All
drill uniforms will be made in an approved HBT material and dyed the correct shade of reed green (dark). The reed green drill
uniform is not authorized as a dress uniform and will only be worn in the summer months.
Camouflage Uniforms
Camouflage Smock: There is currently only one type of camo smock authorized: the 2nd pattern. The approved and currently
available camo patterns are: Oak, Plain tree and Blurred-edge. The 2nd pattern smock has an elastic waist, cuffs and a draw
string front closure. It also features loops on the front and back shoulders for foliage and two reversible pockets on the
front lower skirt. These are covered by scalloped flaps and secured by a dish-pan or pebbled tunic button. Authorized for
all ranks.
M1944 Pea Pattern (aka Dot Pattern) Uniform: The M44 Dot pattern uniform is authorized for all ranks. The M44 Dot uniform
is similar in construction to the M43 wool uniform. Historically, regulations prohibited any insignia except the sleeve eagle
on this uniform, however this was sometimes ignored. It will be left up to the individual reenactor whether insignia is applied
or not.
Helmet cover: Only one type of helmet cover is authorized. It is made from the same material as the smock and is also
reversible (same patterns of Oak, Plane tree, or Blurred-edge). The helmet cover is secured to the sides and rear of the helmet
by means of black aluminum rocker clips. The front edge of the cover is secured by a reinforced lip of material which overhangs
the bill of the helmet. The cover may have loops attached for foliage. Helmet covers made of M44 Pea/Dot material and draw
string covers are prohibited.
Shelter Quarter (Zeltbahn): German soldiers used this large triangular shaped, camouflaged tent quarter for many things,
one of which was a poncho. It was utilized in this manner by slipping ones head through an overlapping slit cut into the center
of the triangle. Zeltbahns were made from a heavy waterproof cotton duck or canvas material and printed with fall SS camo
on one side and summer SS camo on the other. Buttons, button holes and grommets were fastened around the outside edges. Authentic,
affordable reproduction Zeltbahns are now available, however Russian and postwar French style Zeltbahns may be used for tentage
and ground cloths. Original Heer Splinter-pattern or pre-war Field-gray Zelts are authorized for encampments ONLY. Austrian
Zeltbahns are not authorized.
Italian Camouflage: Italian tunic's, pants, jump smocks, hats are aloud. For any more info about this please see the link
http://www.geocities.com/lssah_pionier/navigation-history.html
Other Clothing
Grey Undershirt: During World War Two two types of shirts were introduced to replace the white undershirt issued from
1933. The first was a reed green shirt introduced about 1941. It featured a lay-down collar, had no breast pockets and buttoned
only half-way down the front. In 1942 this shirt was modified with the addition of breast pockets. In June 1943 a grey-green
cloth shirt was introduced which could also be worn as an outer garment without the field blouse. It was similar in construction
to the earlier shirts, it had a collar and two unpleated breast pockets with straight flaps. Most were of the sweater type.
However, later versions buttoned from the collar down to the bottom. Affordable, quality-made reproductions of these shirts
are available and mandatory.
Authorized Insignia and Accoutrements
There are two basic types of insignia used on Waffen-SS uniforms. Hitlerjugend members should be familiar with both to
ensure the correct style is used on the correct uniform. Some mixing of insignia on the same uniform did occur historically,
as the existing insignia stocks were to be used up, and therefore clothing issue points were not always supplied with the
latest patterns. However, every effort is to be made to ensure that insignia patterns are not mixed on the uniform. Mixing
enlisted and officer insignia is strictly forbidden.
Caps and Helmets: Caps should be worn squared on the head. They may be tilted slightly towards the wearer�€™s
right eye and must include all proper insignia. Helmets are normally worn squared on the head and are not tilted. Caps and
helmets are not to worn pushed back on the head. Helmet chinstraps will be worn and should not be stretched over the bill.
M40 "Overseas" Cap (Schiffschen): The M1940 Cap is constructed of field grey wool and the pattern is of the
"overseas" style without bill. The Waffenfarbe soutach is not authorized. Only cloth SS insignia is to be worn on
this cap.
M1943 Universal Field Cap (Einheitsfeldm¸tze):
* Wool version: The M43 cap is constructed of field grey cloth with a cloth or imitation silk lining. The cap has a scalloped
skirt sewn to the outside with the front secured by two small pebbled buttons. Very late versions had one button. A BeVo skull
and eagle will be sewn centered, to the front of the cap, the eagle being above the skull. They may also be worn with the
eagle sewn to the left skirt. The late war insignia made specifically for the M43 cap, in which the eagle and skull were combined
into one patch, is authorized.
* Camouflage version: In December 1942 a second version of the camouflaged cap was introduced that was reversible. This
cap is made from the same material as the smock. Some caps may have a fake skirt sewn to the outside (this is known as the
"fake-fold version"). Authorized for all ranks for field use only. Insignia is prohibited.
* Pea Dot camouflage hats are prohibited.
Steel Helmet (Stahlhelm): Original and early West German helmets are authorized. If the Spanish copy is worn it must be
converted with a proper chin strap and a helmet cover must be worn. All helmets will be painted field grey or Normandy Camo.
Helmet decals were officially abolished in an order dated 28.August 1943. However SS runes decals were seen until the end
of the war. It will be left up to the individual if the SS runes decal is used. It will be affixed to the right side of the
helmet, 5mm below the vent hole. Other decals or insignia are prohibited.
* M1935 & M1940 Stahlhelm: The M40 is identical to the M35 except that in the M40 the reinforcing rings in the vent
hole were omitted and replaced with a simple slightly raised edge. This helmet has a crimped or rolled edge around the bill,
sides and skirt, which is its identifying feature. The liner is constructed of leather with a steel ring. It is fastened to
the helmet shell by means of split rivets and washers and is adjusted by a drawstring.
* M1942 Stahlhelm: An order in April 1942 abolished the crimped edge of the M35 and M40 helmets as a cost saving measure.
This produced a sharp edged appearance. Otherwise the helmet is identical to the earlier versions.
Footwear Proper footgear is essential to a good impression. Check with the unit leadership before buying a pair of boots
that may not be authorized. German footgear that was worn in the field had steel hobnails and heel irons. The forward half-sole
had 35-45 hobnails, with the number varying according to the size of the boot.
Marching Boots (Marschsteifel; Jack Boots, or "Dice-shakers"): Nothing so defines the German soldier as the
"Jack boot". Enlisted "Jack boots" are several inches shorter than the officer version. They are constructed
of fine, smooth black leather (some examples with rough-out lowers) and have heel irons and hobnails. Heel irons and hobnails
are not mandatory but recommended. Original, East and West German jackboots are authorized for all ranks. If West German boots
are worn, they must have the buckle and strap removed.
Ankle Boots (Schnurschuhe): The ankle boot/gaiter combination was introduced as a material saving measure in 1940. They
were first issued to rear area units and replacements so it took time for them to show up in numbers on the front lines. The
boot is of the lace-up variety and is of ankle height. Hobnails and heel irons are not mandatory but recommended. Original
and West German boots are authorized. Exact reproductions of these boots are available. U.S. Army combat boots are permitted
for rekruts only. Jump boots with a separate toe cap and German Mountain boots are prohibited! Ankle boots are authorized
for all ranks.
Gaiters (Gamaschen): Gaiters are constructed of a leather reinforced canvas and are secured around the ankle by means
of leather straps and buckles. They are worn so the buckles are on the outside and the loose end of the strap is pointing
rearward. The color may vary from field grey to olive drab. British, Canadian and camouflaged gaiters are prohibited. Quality
reproductions, West German, and originals are authorized. Gaiters must be worn with ankle boots.
FIELD EQUIPMENT
The field equipment is those items of personal gear that allowed a soldier to live and function in the field. The study
of period photographs will reveal the variety of gear originally used. Additionally, specialist troops carried and used gear
that was not normally worn or used by regular infantry. This Chapter will ensure that the proper equipment is acquired and
worn in the correct manner.
Standard Issue Field Equipment
Black Leather Belt (Koppel): A black leather belt, 1 3/4 inches wide is the foundation of the field equipment. It is worn
with the walking-out dress as well. The belt is made with the rough side out to help prevent chafing of the tunic (the rough
side is actually more waterproof as well). It is worn above the lower pocket flaps of the tunic and may be supported by belt
hooks attached through the tunic waist. A "tongue" of leather with a double row of holes is sewn to the inside of
the belt and provides adjustment for the buckle. A hook sewn into one end is hooked to the buckle, thereby securing the belt
around the waist. Quality reproduction belts are available. East German belts are not authorized. "Tropical" olive
colored web belts are authorized for late war events only.
Belt Buckle (Koppleschloss): Original or quality reproduction SS enlisted buckle must be worn by all members. Buckles
may be painted field grey or left unpainted. Heer, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine buckles are prohibited.
Ammunition Pouches: Original pouches are still available, affordable and required. Early postwar East German pouches may
be used if originals become scarce. They may be of the sewn or riveted pattern. They are constructed of pebble-grain black
colored leather and have three compartments per pouch enabling the wearer to carry 60 rounds of 7.92mm ammo total. There are
belt loops and a "D" ring on the back of the pouch for securing them to the belt and "Y" straps. One pair
is required for all Rekruts and individuals carrying the 98k service rifle. Brown Luftwaffe pouches are strictly prohibited.
They are worn at the front 3cm from either side of the belt buckle. NOTE: Magazine pouches for the G/K43, MP40, and MP44 were
considered accessories of the respective weapons.
M1931 Bread Bag (Brotbeutel 31): Original bags are still plentiful, affordable and should be used. Quality reproductions
and early post-war types are also available. The bread bag is made of waterproof canvas and can be field grey, olive drab
or tan in color. It has a single interior compartment and later versions had the addition of a small flat pouch for the rifle
cleaning kit sewn onto the inside of the front. Suspending the bread bag from the belt is accomplished by two loops of doubled
canvas sewn to the top near the corners. There is also a doubled canvas strap with a metal hook sewn to the top at the center.
For attaching the water bottle and cook pot, there are two "D" rings and leather tabs sewn to the outside front
flap. Tropical bags, blue bags and bread bag straps are not authorized.
M1931 Field Flask (Canteen, Feldflasche 31): Original and early postwar West German water bottles are authorized. The
cups may be the large aluminum or steel style or the small bakelite style. The metal cups must be painted field grey or black.
The water bottle is made of aluminum, holds 0.8 liters of liquid and has a brown felt cover. Mountain and medical water bottles
are not authorized. Tropical bottles may be used at late war events only.
Bayonet and Frog (Seitengewehr und Seitengewehrtasche): Original bayonets and scabbards are required. Quality reproduction
frogs are available and authorized. Bayonet handles may be wood or bakelite. The bayonet and frog are worn on the belt on
the left side and may be worn in conjunction with the entrenching tool. The scabbard may be blued or painted flat black.
Combat Harness "Y" Straps (Koppletraggestell): Original and quality reproductions are authorized. "Y"
straps are used to help support the waist belt and equipment. It connects in front to the "D" rings of the ammo
pouches and the single hook in back is placed under the waist belt on the wearer's back. In lieu of ammo pouches, the front
hooks connect to D-ring leather or canvas loops that slide onto the front of the belt where needed. The "Y" straps
are to be worn over the smock, winter clothing and Zeltbahn (when worn as camo or a poncho). Postwar police, cavalry/paratrooper,
and officers versions are prohibited. Canvas (tropical) web straps are authorized.
M31 Meal Tin (Kochgeschir): Original (aluminum or enameled-steel) or early postwar cook pots are authorized. It is a functional
item and should be used to eat from or cook in while in the field. It can be mounted on the "Y" straps, assault
pack or hung on the left side of the bread bag. The cook pot should be painted field grey.
M1930/38 Gas Mask Canister (Gasmaske Trager M30/38): Original or postwar German cans are authorized. The mask itself is
not required, but strongly recommended for a complete authentic kit. The can is usually strapped over the right with the lid
facing the wearers left elbow. The retaining strap at the opposite end is attached to the belt to prevent swinging. If desired,
the gas cape bag may be strapped to the canister, although historically this was prohibited. The gas mask canister will be
painted field grey. Camouflage paint is not authorized.
Eating Utensils (Essbesteck): There are two types of eating utensils issued historically. One was a combination of knife,
fork, spoon and can or bottle opener. The other, which was more common was a folding spoon/fork combination. These were both
made of aluminum or steel. These should be used to eat with in the field. No painting required.
Entrenching Tool (Spaten): Original, Swiss or Dutch postwar, or quality reproduction folding or non-folding entrenching
tools and their respective carriers are authorized. They are carried on the belt on the left hip. If the bayonet is worn,
the scabbard will be secured with the entrenching tool security strap to prevent the bayonet from swinging and the tool from
falling out. No painting required.
Optional Field Equipment
The following list of equipment is considered optional, but certain items may be required for individuals doing certain
impressions.
Assault "A" Frame Pack and Bag: Designed for carry of the meal tin, Zeltbahn, bed roll/blanket, and the special
A-frame bag (basically a secondary bread bag, with pouch for the K98 cleaning kit, and meant to carry additional personal
items, iron rations, etc.). Originals or quality reproductions are authorized.
Machine Gunners Tool Pouch: Required for Machine gunner; contains tools and spare parts for the appropriate machinegun.
Originals are authorized.
Machine Gun Spare Barrel Carrier: Required for Assistant Machine gunner; carries one or two spare MG barrels. Originals
are authorized.
Map Case (NCO): Authorized for Gruppenführer (squad leader) only. Leather case carries maps, measuring instruments, and
writing utensils. Original or quality reproductions are authorized.
German Compass: Originals are authorized. Use by all Panzergrenadiers is authorized.
German Whistle (NCO): Used for giving tactical commands. Originals are authorized.
Goggles: Several types were produced during the war, from the heavy motorcycle type to the cheap, disposable Augenschutzer
42 felt/acetate type. Originals are authorized.
German Flashlight: Box-type with switch on top and a leather tab for buttoning on the uniform. Originals or postwar East
German "Narva" types are authorized; accepts a European 4.5V battery. Original crank-type are also authorized, but
rare.
German Field Glasses (NCO): Binoculars. Originals or postwar Czech types are authorized.
Gas Cape & Pouch: Original or quality reproduction rubberized (early) or cloth (late) pouches are authorized. Original,
postwar, or reproduction gas capes are authorized.
MP4O or 44 Magazine Pouches (canvas only): One pair issued with weapon; each half holding 3 magazines. Left side has a
sewn-on holder for the magazine loader. Original or quality reproductions are authorized.
G43 Magazine Pouch: When carrying the G43, only one 2-magazine G43 pouch is to be worn on the right side, and a single
K98 pouch on the left.
METHOD OF WEAR
Proper method of wear is essential to a good overall impression, and improper wear of good quality or even original uniform
or equipment pieces can completely ruin the impression. All Hitlerjugend unit members must get acquainted with the following
instructions:
Basic Field Panzergrenadier Impression:
Required Items:
Steel Helmet with Chinstrap: Worn square on the head with chinstrap cinched firmly around chin.
Wool Cap: Authorized style, with proper insignia in place. Crusher caps only for unterscharfuhrer and above.
Wool Tunic & Trousers: All authorized insignia are to be in place.
Gray Undershirt: Worn under the tunic, with collar tucked into the tunic and the tail tucked into the trousers. Originally
issued 3 shirts.
Marching or Ankle Boots (with Gaiters): All laces and buckles cinched up firmly, and trousers tucked into the top of the
boots or gaiters.
Combat Braces (Y-straps): Front hooks attached to the ammunition pouches on the belt; rear strap hooked squarely to the
equipment belt via built-in hook or hooked to a D-ring belt loop.
M38 Gas Mask Canister: Slung over the neck diagonally and worn on the back, with the canister opening to the wearer's
side; regulations dictated that the canister open to the left side, but were often seen worn the other way. The canister's
bottom hook attaches to the equipment belt, next to the Y-straps rear hook. When the engineer's assault pack setup is used,
the canister is optional (mask being stored in the canvas pouch on the right belt pack).
M31 Water Bottle (Canteen): Hung off the right/forward side of the bread bag, with the bottom release strap through the
bread bag�€™s flap loop, and the metal clip attached to the upper D-ring on the bread bag.
M31 Cooking Pot (Meal Tin): Two methods. Without A-frame pack, the meal tin's strap loops through the left/rear bread
bag�€™s top D-ring and leather flap loop, situated next to the canteen. With the A-frame, the meal tin's
strap loops through the top of the A-frame's sides, and sits at a 90º angle with the top of the meal tin facing to the right.
Leather Equipment Belt: Worn snugly (but not tight) around the wearer with the belt buckle. The belt is to be worn at
all times as walking out or combat dress; belt may only be removed while off-duty or in barracks.
Waffen-SS Regulation Belt Buckle: Hooked to the inside strap of the equipment belt. Color is unpainted steel or painted
field gray, and bears the National Emblem (eagle) and the SS motto, "Meine Ehre Heisst Treue (My Honor is my Loyalty)"
M31 Bread bag: Attached to the equipment belt by means of its cloth loops and metal hook in the center; worn on the belt
on the right-rear quarter of the wearer's backside, with the left/rear cloth loop positioned just outside of the Y-strap hook.
Straight or Folding Entrenching Tool with Carrier: Two methods. With leather carrier, the entrenching tool is to be inserted
all the way in, with retaining strap cinched tightly; the carrier is then looped onto the belt and worn on the rear-left quarter
of the wearer's backside. Without carrier, the entrenching tool is inserted into the front of the belt (this practice is actually
against regulations, but commonly done if no serviceable carrier available).
k98 Bayonet with Frog (carrier): The standard k98 bayonet sheath is inserted all the way into the leather frog until the
tab/hook on the sheath is locked into a hole in the frog. When the entrenching tool is worn, the frog and bayonet are looped
onto the equipment belt between the loops of the entrenching tool carrier; the bayonet sheath is then secured tightly to the
entrenching tool with the carrier's adjustable strap. When worn without entrenching tool (i.e. walking-out dress), the frog
is looped to the wearer's left side, square on the hip.
Mauser Karabiner 98k Rifle (or other authorized weapon): Carried with proper adjustable sling.
Belt Ammunition Pouches: Looped onto the equipment belt, positioned to the wearer's front with each appropriate ammunition
pouch worn a thumb's distance from either end of the belt buckle. The front straps of the Y-strap braces are then hooked to
the D-rings installed in the top of each appropriate ammunition pouch.
Personal Appearance: As cleaned-up as possible (regulation hair cut and clean-shaven) unless battle conditions make it
impossible. In other words, one or two day stubble and an unbathed look with dirty or tattered clothing and gear would be
seen in the late-war, front-line environment.
Additional Recommended Items:
Italian Camouflage: Italian tunic's, pants, jump smocks, hats are aloud. For any more info about this please see the link
http://www.geocities.com/lssah_pionier/navigation-history.html
Camouflage Smock: The smock is to be worn with the correct camouflage side showing in accordance with the appropriate
season. It is pulled over the head, with the center drawstring cinched up to cover the tunic, and tunic collar is to be pulled
out over the smock's neck. As per order after 1940, all equipment is to be worn over the smock.
Camouflage Helmet Cover: The helmet cover is to be worn with the correct camouflage side showing in accordance with the
appropriate season. The brim of the helmet is inserted into the sewn flap in the front of the cover, then stretched over the
helmet and clipped to the rear and sides of the helmet via built-in metal rocker clips.
Camouflage Soft Cap: Recommended for summer wear in lieu of the wool cap; only in approved patterns (blurred-edge, plane-tree,
or oak-leaf only). The camo cap is to be worn with the correct camouflage side showing in accordance with the appropriate
season. No Pea Dot camo hats.
Camouflage Shelter Quarter (Zeltbahn): SS camouflage patterns. Authentic, affordable reproduction Zeltbahns are now available,
however Russian and postwar French style Zeltbahns may be used for tentage and ground cloths. Original Heer Splinter-pattern
or pre-war Field-gray Zelts are authorized for encampments ONLY, but Austrian Zeltbahns are not authorized.
Tent Pole/Peg Set: Issued with 2 pole sections, 3 pegs, and a 3-meter length of rope. Carried either in the rucksack or
strapped to the bottom of the A-frame assault pack.
Gas Mask and Gas Cape with Pouch: Gas mask must always have the filter attached and clean eye shields in place. Extra
eye shields are to be placed in the special compartment inside the gas mask canister lid. Gas cape is inserted into the cloth
or rubberized pouch, and the pouch clipped to the front of the gas mask canister strap while worn (this method was against
regulation and universally ignored, and the practice of strapping the gas cape pouch to the gas mask canister with a large
rubber helmet band or leather equipment strap became quite popular).
Wool Blanket: For bedding. When not in use, the blanket is to be rolled up and curled around the top edge of the rucksack
or A-frame assault pack, secured with leather straps.
A-frame Assault Pack with Bag: Canvas and leather load-bearing yoke for light field use. The secondary personal effects
bag (made of canvas) is attached to the sides of the pack via cloth straps. Attachment points for equipment straps allow for
carrying rolled blanket or shelter quarter. Slits in the upper sides allow for placement of the meal tin strap in order to
attach the meal tin (top/lid facing to the wearer's right). When worn, the A-frame is attached directly to the Y-strap braces
via D-rings on the top/back, and the bottom corners of the pack is secured via adjustable auxiliary straps on the braces.
M31 Rucksack: Wearer's extra clothing, extraneous gear, and personal effects are stored in the rucksack; the rucksack
is then stored with the unit's transportation section when in combat. When worn, the rucksack can either have the D-ring attachments
(like the A-frame assault pack) or the traditional shoulder straps.
Clothing Bag: Issued to all soldiers for storage of extra clothing; stowed along with the rucksack in the unit's transportation
section while in combat.
Gray Socks with White Size Rings: Originally issued 4 pairs; sized "I" (small), "II" (medium), or
"III" (large). Worn under the trousers and boots; tops are not allowed to show (many soldiers discarded their gaiters
issued with ankle boots and rolled the tops of the socks out and down over the boot, but this was officially outlawed in August
1944).
k98 Cleaning Kit: Placed either in the bread bag or in the top flap of the A-frame pack effects bag. To contain oiler,
pull-through cleaning chain, bore brush, and cloth cleaning patches.
Grenade Bags: Consists of two zipper or buckle-flap closed pouches, connected by cloth straps. Slung over the shoulders
and under the wearers arms, with the openings facing forward and up diagonally.
Trench or Pocket Knife: No regulation; clipped to the equipment belt or stored in a pocket.
ID Disc: Attached to the wearer's neck via cloth or leather cord (80cm in length), and worn in front under all clothing;
not exposed in the field.
Paybook/Personal ID: To be carried in the upper left pocket of the wool tunic.
Esbit Stove: When not in use, folded up with fuel tabs inside and stored in either the bread bag or the A-frame effects
bag.
Lard Dish: Stored in either the bread bag or the A-frame effects bag.
Eating Utensils: Stored in either the bread bag or the A-frame effects bag.
Shaving Kit: Stored in either the bread bag or the A-frame effects bag.
Flashlight: When in use, can be buttoned to the tunic or overcoat via leather tab(s) on the top (or top and bottom) of
the flashlight.
Tunic Belt Hooks: Four originally issued with each tunic. Each hook looped into cloth straps inside the tunic and the
hook end protruding up through eyelets to accept the equipment belt.
Walking-Out Dress:
For barracks and special events when the combat gear is not to be worn. Originally, these regulations were to be in place
as soon as the soldier returned back to Germany for garrison or training, on leave in Germany or occupied territories, or
for duties in command stations: Wool Uniform: Tunic & trousers in the approved models, cleaned off as well as possible
and bearing all authorized insignia. Drill uniforms (green or '44-dot) are not authorized for walking-out dress.
Gray Undershirt: Approved type, clean as possible (extras are recommended if in conjunction with battle events).
Wool Cap: Worn square on the head in the outdoors only, with side flaps buttoned up. Can be tucked into the left-front
of the enlisted belt when indoors. Camouflage caps are not authorized for walking-out dress.
Enlisted Belt with Buckle: Required to be worn only outside barracks. Right side of belt buckle edge is to be flush with
the front flap of the tunic. Buckle should be clean and free of rust.
Bayonet with Frog: Required to be worn only outside barracks. Positioned squarely on the wearer's left side on the enlisted
belt. Bayonet itself should be clean and free of rust.
Marching or Ankle Boots: To be worn in the same manner as in combat, but boots should be cleaned and shined as much as
possible.
Personal Appearance: Clean-shaven, regulation hair cut, nails trimmed and clean, and bathed; an overall neat appearance.
Any tattered clothing or gear should be repaired correctly.
Summer Regulation Field Impression:
Same as Basic Field Impression, but with the addition of the following: HBT Cotton Drill Uniform (in 1942 Reed-green or
1944 "Pea/Dot" Pattern): Can be worn wholly or partially in place of the wool uniform. Gray shirt is recommended
for wear under the HBT tunic, but can be omitted as needed. Only the National Emblem (sleeve eagle) is "regulation";
however limited use of rank insignia is authorized.
Appearance:
Haircuts must be above the collar of the shirt and cannot touch the ears.
Hairline must stop at or above the ears.
No side-burns, mustaches, or beards will be allowed.
Absolutely NO EARRINGS ALLOWED!
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