Uniform requirements
The uniform and kit every member works towards, in the order to buy it.
Tier 1 first
Our uniform requirements are split into tiers so that every member of the group meets the same standard. Members should complete Tier 1 before buying from Tier 2. Once you have all of Tier 1, anything on the Tier 2 list can be bought without asking first.
Sometimes a piece of kit is needed for a particular event or role. Buying it early is fine, especially if a senior NCO or officer has agreed it.
We know this is an expensive hobby. If you are unsure about anything, please speak to the senior members, who can advise you on items and the best places to get them. The group’s social forums are there for this too.
A printable A4 checklist (PDF) with space to tick off what you have and note sizes, suppliers and costs.
For your first event
New members don’t need every item to attend an event. To start with you only really need the uniform, boots, cap and belt. Other kit can often be lent for events, and we lend kit where we can to help new members fit in.
We do encourage new members to get as much of Tier 1 as they can before attending events.
“Buy once and buy right, rather than buy cheap and buy twice.”
Tier 1
The basic uniform and field kit for every member. Most of it is shown and explained on the Grenadier loadout page.
Uniform
- Field tunic: grey Panzer assault (StuG) wrap, Heer cut (Jacke der feldgrauen Sonderbekleidung)Heer cut, not the Waffen-SS version
- Trousers: grey Panzer assault trousers, Heer cut (Hose der feldgrauen Sonderbekleidung)Heer cut, not the Waffen-SS version
- Field-grey shirt (Feldhemd)
- Field cap, the “ski cap” (M43 Einheitsfeldmütze)
- Low ankle boots (Schnürschuhe)Hobnailed leather soles
- Wool socks (Socken)
Insignia
- Breast eagle: early-war M36 enlisted man’s eagle (Hoheitsabzeichen)
- Collar tabs: early-war Panzergrenadier (Kragenspiegel)
- Panzer Lehr shoulder boards (Schulterklappen)
Helmet
- Steel helmet (Stahlhelm): M35, M36, M40 or M42
- Splinter-pattern helmet cover (Tarnhelmüberzug)
Belt and field kit
- Belt (Koppel)
- Heer buckle (Koppelschloss)
- Y-straps (Koppeltraggestell)
- K98k ammunition pouches (Patronentaschen)
- Entrenching tool (kleines Schanzzeug)Non-folding
- K98k bayonet (Seitengewehr 84/98)
- K98k bayonet frog (Seitengewehrtasche)
- Bread bag (Brotbeutel)
- Mess tin (Kochgeschirr)
- Canteen, or water bottle (Feldflasche)
- Gas mask canister (Tragbüchse)
- Splinter-pattern shelter quarter (Zeltbahn)
- Zeltbahn straps (Mantelriemen)
Rifle
- K98k rifle (Karabiner 98 kurz)Speak to the unit before buying one
- K98k leather sling (Gewehrriemen)
Tier 2
Once you have everything in Tier 1, you can buy anything on this list without asking first.
Clothing
- M40 greatcoat (Mantel 40)
- “Tan & Water” smock (Heeres-Tarnjacke, Sumpftarnmuster 44)A splinter-pattern smock (Heeressplittertarnmuster 31) is fine for now if you already own one
- HBT (herringbone twill) uniform (Drillichanzug)
- Splinter-pattern reversible parka (Winteranzug)For evenings and similar, unless the unit Spieß (company sergeant major) authorises it
- Jumper (Pullover)
- Snood (Kopfschützer)
- Gloves (Handschuhe)
- Goggles (Schutzbrille)
Field equipment
- A-frame and bag (Gefechtsgepäck)
- Rucksack
- Set of four splinter-pattern Zeltbahns, for a four-man tent (Viererzelt)
- Blanket (Wolldecke)
- Torch (Taschenlampe)
- Esbit stove (Esbit-Taschenkocher)
- Butter dish (Butterdose)
- Field telephones (Feldfernsprecher)
- German ammunition tins (Patronenkasten)
- Period boxes for storing kit (Kisten)
Rifle and ammunition
- K98k cleaning kit (Reinigungsgerät 34)
- K98k muzzle cover (Mündungsschoner)
- K98k stripper clips (Ladestreifen)
- Grenades (Stielhandgranate 24 or Eihandgranate 39)
Personal
- Pay book (Soldbuch)
- Dog tag (Erkennungsmarke)
- Personal items for the bread bag and pockets (persönliche Gegenstände)For example a wallet, shaving kit, sewing kit, towel, cigarettes, ration tin, bandage and diary
Rank and specialist kit
Anything not on these lists that belongs to a particular rank will be authorised as you gain that rank.
Specialist equipment has to be discussed with the Group Commander and Second in Command first. For example, if you want an MG34, the group may already have enough of them, or an MG42 may be more useful.
As the group rules say, if you take on extra equipment like this you are expected to learn about it, so you can talk about it to the public and teach other unit members. That way everyone benefits from the knowledge.