Firearms and Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
Perhaps no other era in warfare, nor any country in conflict has ever attained the dramatic visual achievement in its uniforms, as did the Wehrmacht in World War II. The military, political and …
Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
David A. Suter for Wehrmacht-Awards.com Rank / Branch / Unit Insignia Rank pips; Rank was indicated by the use of square rank 'stars' or 'pips'. NCOs wore pips of silver or aluminum. …
Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
To try and simplify matters, 'light green' and 'grass green,' etc. are just called 'green.' (An excellent visual overview of the various colors can be found on pages 308 and 309 of Uniforms and …
Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
The Wehrmachtbeamte-Heer (Armed Forces Officials - Army) is a study all by itself. The officials were members of the Army and subject to military laws. At the same time, they held the status …
Firearms and Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
K98 made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and labeled "byf 45". Notice the phosphated finish to this piece, and also notice that the model designation "Mod. 98" has been moved from the side of …
Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
David A. Suter for Wehrmacht-Awards.com. Officer Shoulder Boards Basic designs: Officer shoulder boards were made up of a soutache braid commonly referred to as Russia braid. The …
Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
David A. Suter for Wehrmacht-Awards.com. Enlisted Shoulder Straps Basic designs: There were two patterns of shoulder straps used during the Third Reich period. The 1st Pattern initially …
Firearms of the Wehrmacht
Mauser K98 The rifle that carried the Wehrmacht through the war Walther P-38 An article on the pistol that replaced the Luger as the main sidearm of the Wehrmacht Luger Coming Soon …
Cufftitles of the Wehrmacht
Shoulder boards, tunics, helmets, K98, Lugers, P-38s. A further order (Luftwaffen-Verordnungsbtatt 36/1065) included even reserve officers of “Fliegendes Personal” (aircrews) …
Uniforms of the Wehrmacht
Shoulder boards, tunics, helmets, K98, Lugers, P-38s. David A. Suter for Wehrmacht-Awards.com. One of the distinguishing features of the WWII Heer uniform is the use of the …