Panzer Füsilier Regiment Großdeutschland

Panzer Füsilier Regiment Großdeutschland Uniform & Equipment Regulations May 2008 Version I
When wearing any part of the uniform and equipment, attention must be paid to having all the correct contents, for example: bread bags should always have authentic items in them etc. This gives everything the correct look and weight and thus sharpens the image we are trying to portray. Clothing and equipment is not to look 60 years old. Insignia should be properly sewn on. The golden rule is not to buy anything unless you are 100% sure, or have discussed it with the uniform adviser. Ill-judged impulsive buying could end up being a waste of your money. These regulations will stipulate the basic clothing and equipment items for every member. Below are a list of recommended militaria suppliers - Zeugmeisterei.com (Germany) Richard A Underwood (UK) The Regalia Specialist (Nicholas Morigi) (UK) Soldier of Fortune (Exlcuding woollen uniforms) (UK)
Epic Militaria (UK) At The Front (USA) 1944 Militaria (USA) Lost Battalions (USA)	There are also dealers both within and associated with the unit who will try to assist you in sourcing the correct uniforms and equipment. Please do not hesitate to contact the unit if you have any questions relating to uniforms and equipment either by email on the contact page or on the public forum.

Basic Uniform

Tunic
M36 M40 M42 M43
Field-grey wool with correct insignia
M44 + ‘STUG’ on approval only

Trousers
M37 M42
Field-Grey wool. To be worn with belt or braces
M44 + ‘STUG’ on approval only

Field Cap
M34 M42 M43
Field-grey wool with correct insignia

Shirt
Grey pullover type with or without breast pockets

Steel Helmet
M35 M40 M42
With correct liner and black leather chin strap
Single army eagle decal optional

Boots
Ankle boots and gaiters preferred
All boots should be black and correctly hobnailed and heeled
No untreated/natural tan boots - use black dubbing

Standard Army Belt Buckle
Steel or Aluminium

Black Leather Waist Belt
No webbing belts

Identity Disc
To be worn at all times

Soldbuch
Properly completed with photograph

Socks
Grey wool with white size rings

Gloves
Grey wool with white size rings

Combat Equipment
Ammunition Pouches Appropriate for the weapon you are carrying Spare magazines and inert ammunition Bayonet Mod.98 with leather frog No webbing frogs Standard Combat ‘Y’ Straps Black leather only - No webbing Bread Bag M31 M44 To have contents in at all time including carrying strap Water Bottle M31 With aluminium or bakelite cup	Entrenching Tool and Carrier Straight or folding with appropriate carrier in black leather Mess Tins Original still the best Gas Mask and Canister Gas mask and filter to be carried at all times Gas cape and bag to be carried at all times Zeltbahn M31 Original still the best but top quality reproduction acceptable Splinter pattern only

Additional Uniform Items
Greatcoat (Optional) Field Grey wool mid to late war Herringbone Uniform (Optional) Original or approved reproduction	Camouflage Smock and Helmet Cover (Optional) Original or approved reproduction Reversible Winter Suit, Over-Gloves and Hood (Optional) Original or approved reproduction Mouse Grey, Splinter or Marsh Pattern acceptable

Approved Großdeutschland Insignia
Nicholas Morigi. WO642
At The Front (USA). EM Black.

Both examples shown here are based on the ‘Sütterlin script’ type introduced in 1940. This was the most commonly seen GD cuff title. The NM version has highly accurate script, but the ‘Russian braid’ edging is too far away from the script. Conversely, the ATF version has the correct distance between the ‘Russian braid’ and the script, but the script is a little ‘thick’. Either way, these are the best of this type currently on the market. * To be worn on woollen tunics only. * To be neatly stitched on at a height of 15cm (or approximately the height of a closed mess tin) above the right cuff.

White Piped Field Grey Wool Shoulder Boards. W6263
To be worn with a single length of suitable red fabric no more than 1cm wide placed around the base of each board. The red fabric can be sewn into the underside of the board or tacked into a loop as a ‘slip-on’. (See above right).

Approved Uniform Insignia
Embroidered breast eagles and cap insignia on woollen backing material (‘Economy insignia’) are historically inaccurate and therefore not to be worn. The following items are from the Nicholas Morigi catalogue and are for display purposes. Please note that you can find examples of these being sold by many other dealers. The examples below are displayed as a reference of authenticity approval. If you buy a piece of insignia and it does not look like the items below, you will not be able to wear it.

For M36, M40 & M42 Tunic. Collar Patches - Infantry White Piping. W5393

For M40 & M42 Wool and Herringbone Tunic. Collar Patches - Universal Style. W5399 Collar Patches M43 Universal Mouse Grey. No Dealer example available at present. As shown right but with brown/grey stripes.

Mid-War Silk Woven Breast Eagle. W5377

Small Silk Woven Cap Eagle. W6109

Silk Woven Cap Cockade. W6110

1943 Silk Woven Cap Insignia. W5378 *Do Not Buy Anything Unless You Are 100% Certain.* Contact us for any queries or advice. Or visit our forum for more information.

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