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Germany was one of the first countries to use camouflage uniforms. Both the German [[Wehrmacht]] (Army) and [[Waffen-SS]] were issued camouflage uniforms during WW2. Typically, Wehrmacht used [[splinter]] patterns with "rain strokes", while Waffen-SS used other patterns. At the very end of WW2 the [[Leibermuster]] was introduced - this pattern should be used both by Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS alike. Only few troops were issued this pattern. | Germany was one of the first countries to use camouflage uniforms. Both the German [[Wehrmacht]] (Army) and [[Waffen-SS]] were issued camouflage uniforms during WW2. Typically, Wehrmacht used [[splinter]] patterns with "rain strokes", while Waffen-SS used other patterns. At the very end of WW2 the [[Leibermuster]] was introduced - this pattern should be used both by Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS alike. Only few troops were issued this pattern. | ||
| − | * Each German [[Wehrmacht]] soldier was issued with a [[zeltbahn]] in a [[splinter]] camouflage pattern. This is an example of a German Wehrmacht soldier based on the west coast of Denmark who has | + | * Each German [[Wehrmacht]] soldier was issued with a [[zeltbahn]] in a [[splinter]] camouflage pattern. This is an example of a German Wehrmacht soldier based on the west coast of Denmark who has made his own uniform by sewing a zeltbahn like a M44 jacket and adding pieces of clothing from the zeltbahn to an old pair of trousers. |
[[File:Germany_ww2_splinter.jpg|200px]] | [[File:Germany_ww2_splinter.jpg|200px]] | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 17 October 2010
Germany was one of the first countries to use camouflage uniforms. Both the German Wehrmacht (Army) and Waffen-SS were issued camouflage uniforms during WW2. Typically, Wehrmacht used splinter patterns with "rain strokes", while Waffen-SS used other patterns. At the very end of WW2 the Leibermuster was introduced - this pattern should be used both by Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS alike. Only few troops were issued this pattern.
- Each German Wehrmacht soldier was issued with a zeltbahn in a splinter camouflage pattern. This is an example of a German Wehrmacht soldier based on the west coast of Denmark who has made his own uniform by sewing a zeltbahn like a M44 jacket and adding pieces of clothing from the zeltbahn to an old pair of trousers.
- Waffen-SS Plane Tree (Platanenmuster). The first material of this pattern was produced in 1936 and continued until 1944. The pattern is reversible with a summer and autumn side. It is printed in two tones (giving the impression of three) with a black overprint. Used for eg. helmet covers, smocks and zeltbahns. The photo shows a reproduction of this pattern!
- Waffen-SS Palm Tree pattern (Palmenmuster). Used for smocks and helmet covers. The photo show a reproduction - in fact of a zeltbahn (the pattern was not used for the production of these!). Produced 1940-1942 and saw widespread use during the invasion of USSR
- Waffen-SS Pea Pattern (Erbsenmuster). A late war pattern. This pattern was used briefly after WW2 by eg. the Hungarian Army using up German stocks. The photo show a reproduction of the pattern!
