Gear
This is a list of all basic and advanced field gear, including some personal
items. You are expected to have basic field gear within your first year with
the unit; advanced gear is required for tactical and in-the-field events.
Personal items are recommended for use in field and barracks impressions.
As you begin to collect things for the hobby, you can phase out your modern
items, and come to events with only period items down to your toothbrush and
razor.
Because prices, vendors, and item stocks change frequently you will need to reference the unit website, ask an NCO, or post on the unit forum for the best venders, and any advice or info on items whos authenticity you may not be sure of. There is a lot of post-war crap out there being sold as authentic, or “WWII style.”
Basic Fieldgear
You must first buy a continental leather set of field gear, after you have all of your leather set you my buy a DAK web set.
Koppel/Belt
This is a basic belt, but not like standard modern belts, it works specifically
with the German belt buckles. They are measured in metric, and actually fit
in the middle of your trunk rather than on your waist.
All of your first line gear will hang from it. You should have one belt for
your gear and later get a second for walking out that you keep highly polished
and sharp.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: 1934-1945
Koppelschloss/Belt Buckle
Standard Army belt buckle; SS, Luftwaffe, or great war buckles are not acceptable,
must be a good reproduction from original dies. Finish can either be bare
metal or green paint.
Produced: 1936-1945
Issued: 1936-1945
Patronentashen/Ammo Pouches
These come in pairs, and hold 30 round each, they are to be worn on either side of the buckle with a 3cm space. They come in two versions: stitched and riveted. It is recommended that you get the stitched version as to be more versatile and useful at early war events. You should get at least twelve 8mm stripper clips to hold rounds. As standard blanks are slightly shorter than full rounds, stuff wads of course paper down in your pouches so the clips don't slide all the way to the bottom and become hard to remove.Produced:
~1909-1945
Issued: 1909-1945
Brotbeutel/Breadbag
As the name implies, a bag for bread and rations though originals can be had for under fifty dollars, and post war models can be had for less, there are good reproductions available on the market today.
Produced: 1936-1945
Issued: 1936-1945
Spaten/Entrenching Tool
Flat non-folding models only. War era converted swiss, or finnish models,
carrier should be brown or black leather. Solid back preferred.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
Feldflasche/Canteen
Original or good reproduction. No post war or Swiss conversions. Don't even
bother trying to cut corners on this. It will look like crap. Canteen cups
should be black or German Ordnance Green (PMS# 5743 U) DAK canteens with bakelite
cups are allowed for late war and DAK battles, but you MUST own a standard
continental canteen first, as it is required for your kit.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
Kochgeschirr/Mess Tin
Used for transporting and storing foodstuffs. Original wartime or identical
post-war variant only. Post war mess tins with inserts, or those with slightly
taller tops are not authorized. Should be painted either German ordnance green,
field tan, or bare metal.
Produced: 1931-1945
Issued: 1931- Post-War
Seitengewehr und Tasche/Bayonet and Keeper
Bayonet should be original war era german with wood or bakelite handles.
No Czech, Turkish, or Yugoslav models. Matching serial numbers are not required.
For your frog, most ideally a early war dismounted stile (plain, no cross-strap)
in black.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
Tragbüchse für Gasmaske/ Gas Mask Canister
Gasmaske/Gas Mask
Original production only. Spring-loaded latch with canvas rubber-ended straps.
There is a compartment in the lid for extra gas mask lenses (shown). Standard
Wehrmacht issue gas masks came in canvas or rubber versions only; no luftschutz
or civilian models. Wartime lenses and filters are available.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
Koppeltraggestell mit Hilfstragereimen/ Y Straps
Original or good reproduction only. No post war or non-German. If you don't
know the difference don't buy it.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
Reinigungsgerat/Cleaning Kit
Original German cleaning kit for your rifle.
Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
Zeltbahn/Poncho
Original or approved reproduction. If a reproduction, please make sure that the button patern matches originals. Army Splinter pattern only, no Swiss, French, or Swedish.Produced: 1934-1945
Issued: Summer 1934-1945
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Tactical Field Gear
Torinster pack
The M34 Torinster pack was adapted from pre war models for use in the modern wehrmacht. This pack came in a variety of forms both with a canvas flap and a fur flap, earning it the name "Affe Sac" or ape bag amongst the troops. This bag was fairly univerally replaced by the 1943 Rucksack due to it's small size and limiting design.Produced: 1934-1944
1943 Rucksack
Originally developed for tropical use, where larger supplies of rations were nessiscary, this bag became a popular replacement for the tourinstter pack bacause of it's large size ans ease of use.Produced: 1943-1945
Gefechtsgepäck/ A-Frame
This was originally developed as an accessory to the Y straps and ment for carrying combat gear when a tournister pack was not required. A web and leather frame used to secure the zeltbahn, mess tin, blanket and A-Fame bag to the Y-Straps. Made from a light olive color, cotton web material. Reproduction continental or DAK versions.
Produced: 1939-1945
Gefechtsgepäcktasche/A-Frame Bag
The accessory pack for the A-frame made to carry personal items and the rifle cleaning kit.
Zeltbahn Poles and Bag
Each bag came with three poles and stakes, as well as several lengths of
cord to be used in assembly
of the Zelt tent.
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Personal Items
Blanket
Wehrmacht blankets were originally a cream color of unbleached wool, with stripes at either end to indicate different houskeeping groups. The stripes were typically blue or red, but yellow and green were also seen. Blankes were also drawn from other military and civillian stocks throughout the war. Italian dual tone brown blanket with verticle stripes were largely incorporated in the mid war.
Blanket cover
A duvet style blanket cover and matching pillowcase were kept ast standard barracks issue for bunks. These were made of white cottton, with a blue dual pane pattern.
Sheets
Each bunk was also fitted with single white sheets.
Hygiene items
Every soldat had a collection if items for his personal care and the care of his equipment. Razors, soap, toothbrush, leather polish, hand towels and other items were stored in the pack for field use.
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