Those
wishing to volunteer for the World War II History Center's German Army
reenacting unit will need to acquire the following list of minimum
requirements in order to participate as a reenacting volunteer.
Training will be provided on a monthly basis for those interested in
reenacting. Participation is not required and participation in
training does not require that you have your equipment.
German
Infantry Impression Minimum Requirements
- M40, M42, or M43 tunic with white (infantry) enlisted man shoulder boards
- M37 or M40 trousers
- Trouser suspenders
- Service shirt
- Enlisted man breast eagle
- Enlisted man collar tabs
- Low boots with gemaschen (gaiters)
- M40 or M42 steel helmet
- Tunic belt hooks (1 set of 4 hooks)
- M43 Field Cap with Heer insignia
- Gas mask can with strap
- Enlisted man leather belt with Heer (Army) buckle
- K98 ammunition pouches (2)
- Y-strap, leather
- Standard entrenching tool with carrier
- Mess tin with utensils and strap
- M31 canteen with cup--this item is currently hard to find so may be excluded if necessary
- Breadbag
- K98 rifle (this does not have to be German, but must be the same design, i.e. Yugoslavian Mausers are okay)
Please visit
our "Links" page for suggestions as to where the above items can be
purchased. Other members of our units may have extra items so be
sure to check with us before making a purchase to see if you can borrow
or purchase items at a greater discount.
Unit History Events Unit Roster Photos & Videos Downloads Required Equipment Unit Awards & Decorations
Links Friends of the 352nd German Rank Weapons Training 352nd Store
Links Friends of the 352nd German Rank Weapons Training 352nd Store
