FMH

3rd SS-Pzgr.Reg. Deutschland

Re-enactment Group Scandinavia

                         Uniforms and Equipment

Basic Uniform.

 

Tunic    (Feldbluse)

The following models are approved for use M40, M42, M43.

M44 is approved in small numbers. M36 only for older members.

 

Trousers    (Feldhosen)

M40 or M43 kielhosen. With Suspenders or belt.

 

Jack boots ore low boots with gaiters    (Stiefel)

The boots shall have, heal irons, hobnails and toe iron. No rubber soles.

 

Undershirt   

Wool ore lightweight cotton. In correct model.

 

M40 side cap ore M43 field cap    (Feldmutze)

 

German socks

Wool socks with white rings on them to indicate their size.

Swedish army wool socks are allowed.

 

Helmet    (Stahlhelm)

M40 or M42 in correct color. Single decal or without decal.

M35 only for older members. No Spanish helmets are allowed.

 

Basic Equipment

 

Belt and SS buckle    (Koppel und Koppelschloss)

 

Y-strap   

Reproduction or post war chez with correct hardware.

 

Ammo pouches. K98    (Patronentasche)

Original or good reproduction.

 

E-tool with correct carrier    (Spaten)

Straight or folded.

Original or post war. Correct model.

 

Bayonet. K98    (Seiteengewehr)

Original.

 

Bread bag    (Brotbeutel)

Original, good reproduction or some post war models.

 

Field bottle    (Feldflasche)

Original or some post war models.

 

Mess tin    (Kochgeschirr)

Original or some early post war models.

 

Gasmask canister with gasmask    (Tragebüchse)

Original. No luftschutz are allowed.

 

Shelter quarter    (Zeltbahn)

Good Reproduction in correct SS camouflage pattern.

No pea pattern or other fantasy patterns are allowed.

Swedish gray shelter quarters are allowed for new members until they get a camouflage.

 Basic Camouflage 

Camouflage Smocks    (Tarnjacken)

Both Type I (M38) and Type II (M42) are allowed.

But M42 are recommended for new members.

Only good reproductions in correct camouflage patterns are allowed.

No pea pattern, fantasy pattern or low quality smocks are allowed.

 

Camouflage helmet cover    (Stahlhelmbezuge)

1st pattern with out foliage loops and 2nd pattern with foliage loops are allowed.

Only good reproductions in correct camouflage patterns are allowed.

No pea pattern, fantasy pattern or low quality covers are allowed.

 

M42 Camouflaged cap   

Good reproduction in correct SS camouflage pattern.

No pea pattern, fantasy pattern or low quality caps are allowed.

 

Personal equipment

 

Butterdose   (Bakelite container for butter)

Tunic Bandage  (For the small pocket inside the tunic)

Esbit

Folding fork/spoon

Sewing kit

Lighter

Can opener

Flashlight  (Daimon telko)

Scho-ka-kola    (Chocolate)

Soldbuch

Augenschützer-42 disposable goggles

Towel

ID disk - Erkennungsmarken

 

Winter clothing and equipment

 

Greatcoat    (Mantel)

M40 and M42 are allowed. M36 only allowed for older members.

Good reproduction with sleeve eagle and shoulder boards.

This was standard clothing in the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS.

 

Reversible Parka and Trousers   

In correct SS camouflage pattern or mouse gray reversible to white.

Hood and mittens are extra to the parka and trousers.

 

SS Anorak (Kharkov Parka)

This type was commonly  used by the three SS divisions LAH, Das Reich and Totenkopf during the famous battle of Kharkov.

Good reproductions are allowed.

 

Gloves

Made of wool with white rings on them to indicate their size.

Swedish army wool gloves are allowed.

 

Toques

The toque is a circular knitted pull over scarf

 

Gray Sweater

Good reproduction or some post war models are allowed.

 

Winter White Overgarments

White smocks, trousers and gloves.

Some old Swedish models are allowed.

 

Winter boots

Felt boots in correct model. Some post war models are allowed.

 

Extra Camouflage

 

1944 Dot camouflage uniform    (Erbsenmuster)

Tunic and trousers in correct pea pattern. These are allowed for use by all ranks at approved events. Tunic and trousers can be worn separated or together. Should be of good quality, no cheap fantasy patterns.

 

Field modified and private purchase camouflage uniforms

 

Italian Camouflage uniforms

Not allowed for use in Regiment Deutschland.

Uniform Insignia

 

Collar tabs

One (the right) should have the SS-runes and the other should be blank.

BeVo or embroidered are allowed. They shall be of good quality.

 

Cuff title

Only Deutschland text version is allowed.

BeVo is recommended, but RZM embroidered are allowed.

The cuff title shall be of good quality and sewn 14-15 cm up from the cuff of the left sleeve.

 

Shoulder boards

Black with white piping for Infantry or Pzgr.

They shall be of good quality.

 

Sleeve eagle

BeVo or embroidered EM sleeve eagle. BeVo is recommended for the later part of the war. Should be sewn about 16 cm down from the shoulder seam centered on the left sleeve. No bullion or tropical eagles are allowed. Shall be of good quality.

 

 

There are many good reproductions on the market, but there are also a lot of real bad ones. So when you are putting your kit together, take your time and check more than one vendor and try to learn as much as you can about what is right and not before buying your kit. There are many good reference books about the German soldier, uniform and equipment. If you have any questions about what to get, you are more then welcome to ask any of the members in the unit.

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