116th PANZER DIVISION 'DER WINDHUND' - Group Uniform Requirements

Note: All items to be high quality reproduction or original. Before buying please check that the supplier is approved by the group.

This is the basic requirement kit list for the new recruit to enable you to portray a Panzer Grenadier (or Pioneer) riflemen (the first role everyone undertakes when joining this group) and should be obtained in the stages recommended below and worn as everyday wear in the field and around camp.

The first purchase is the basic uniform and required insignia and will enable you, the new recruit to successfully integrate into the group. The equipment recommended in the second and third tranches can be loaned to you by other members until such time as you have become self sufficient.

The optional uniform & equipment items are for fleshing out your impression and should be left until the three staged purchases as recommended below have been completed.

The purchase of your first weapon can also be delayed as additional rifles are currently owned by the existing membership and again can be loaned to you until you are in a position to acquire your own.

First Purchase - Uniform

· Feldgrau M43 wool service cap;

· Feldgrau M42/M43 wool tunic;

· Feldgrau wool ‘Kielhose’ (trousers);

· Grey service shirt with collar;

· Ankle boots;

· Gaiters;

· Enlisted mans black leather belt;

· Enlisted mans ‘Heer’ (army) belt buckle.

First Purchase - Insignia (if not already supplied with uniform)

· Panzer Grenadier enlisted mans shoulder boards (grass green piped)

· Late-war collar litzen (silk woven)

· Army breast eagle – field grey

Additional required insignia

· Pioneer enlisted mans shoulder boards (black piped)

Second Purchase - Equipment

· Leather ‘Y’ straps;

· Regulation steel helmet – green or grey;

· Leather K98 cartridge pouches;

· K98 bayonet, sheath & frog;

· Water bottle (aluminium) in correct felt cover with mug & strap;

· Mess tin & equipment strap;

· Olive green or green bread bag.

Third Purchase – Equipment

· Straight or folding spade in correct pattern holder;

· Gas mask tin & strap (Gas mask optional);

· Splinter Zeltbahn (tent quarter – primary camouflage item)

· Zeltbahn poles & pegs;

· Combat ‘A’ frame with attached bag & leather straps

Optional uniform extras – enhances your impression

· Correct style trouser belt or braces;

· Grey socks (white rings);

· ID Disc

· Soldbuch;

· Grey woollen scarf;

· Grey woollen gloves;

· Toque;

· Feldgrau M40 greatcoat;

· Summer/work uniform – Reed Green M40 or M43 HBT.

Optional equipment extras – enhances your impression

· MG Tool pouch (only if portraying a Machine Gunner);

· Extra D-ring (if portraying a Machine Gunner);

· Gas cape/bag (& extra equipment strap to fasten to gas mask tin);

· Butter dish;

· Esbit cooker;

· Knife, fork, spoon set;

· Flashlight.

Recommended first weapon purchase

· K98 rifle with leather sling;

· Pistol & correct type holster (only if portraying a Machine Gunner)

The above listed optional extras are not exhaustive but should enable you, the new recruit, to flesh out your impression within the group. It is recommended that any items outside of the lists provided above are cleared by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman first before you purchase them in order that the correct impression is maintained within the group as a whole and for you to focus your spending and acquirement of the approved uniform and kit accordingly.

Primary Dress of this group is the standard Wool Uniform.

Morning Parade Wear

In its simplest form you should wear, Tunic, collar closed, Trousers, Boots (gaiters if applicable) a Belt with Buckle, a bayonet (if on display) and soft regulation headgear.

You may also wear a Denim uniform based on the M40 or M43 tunic and trousers. This is the Summer Uniform and you will receive orders on when to wear this at Morning Parade or in the Warning Orders before an event.

In warm weather and when ordered, simply substitute the Wool uniform for the Reed Green Summer uniform which may also be worn open at the neck.