A STUDY IN PHOTOGRAPHS ~ reat tts Enya a ee MaguireUNIFORMS OF THE THIRD REICH A Study in Photographs Arthur Hayes & Jon MaguireIntroduction German uniforms of World War Il are among the most beautiful of any country’s throughout history. The quality and craftsmanship of tailoring and manufacturing was extremely high, especially in the early years of the Reich. The world of collecting German militaria of World War Il grows a little more cloudy each year due to unscrupulous individuals who continue to per- petrate fraud on the unsuspecting collector by manufacturing fake items of all descriptions. As a result, collectors and historians alike are clamoring for more detailed information and access to genuine items of the period for study and comparison. This book takes a close look at a variety of authentic German uniforms of World War II including examples from the Army, Lufiwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Allgemeine-SS, Hitler Youth and Political Leaders. The bieces are photographed in painstaking detail to show the reader tailor’s tags, buttons, insignia detail, etc., and allow the reader to see what the genuine ar- ticle looks like. Various accoutrements worn with the uniforms are also in- cluded to aid the reader. The authors hope that these photographs will broaden knowledge and help avoid the expensive pitfalls we have all had to deal with over the years. We have made our best effort to insure that all items pictured are 100% genuine and we believe them to be so, but we do not claim to be infallible. Ifany items not of the World War Il era have slipped passed us, we sincerely apologize. While recognizing the Germans of World War Ilas a magnificent fighting JSorce, this work is not intended to glorify them or their twisted political views. It is simply a photographic record of some of the clothing they wore. We must never forget! Thanks to Susan Hayes, Rhonda Maguire, Pat Moran, Matthew Reinert (Military History Shop), Bill Shea, Bill Dienna, Mike Conner, The Hobby Shop, Mike Davidson, The Hussar, Bob Biondi and Peter Schiffer for their assistance on this project.Uniforms ofthe Third Reich The Parade Dress Uniform of an NCO of the Infantry “Regiment Grossdeutschland” This uiorm wes introduced in March of 939 tobe wom rom Seprenber 15,1989. Te tunichas two rouble and distinc fentures. The colar ptches andthe cul patems n completly iferent fom all rman Army uniforms, to identify this ete unit wih the traditions of the old Imperial Army. The unioem shown hereUniforms of the Third ReichChapter 1: Army Fo seasoned} eA RaeUniforms of te Third Reich Detail ofthe bullion work on the standard b Malers mark on standaed bearer’ sash Infancy NCO’ deChapter 1: Army Parade dress vulan fiber double decal helmet made by ERE TOR EREL maker's mark on leather liner of her helmetUniforms of the Third Reich Hallmarks on poke cop. Army standard poe top device. 1BChapter 1: Army Uniform of Generalleutnant Hans von Kempski Ais se of wnfom was inroucedin june of 1935 his example, dated 101-40, named 1 Generaletnant Hans von Kempsk, who waste commander ofthe 13th say Dison He vasbor 62183, The unusual white cloth Maltese Crosson the pocket isthe Onder oS. John ors Johamiter Onder DIN mn iatUniforms of he Third ReicbChapter 1: ArmyChapter 1: Army Det ofthe opening inside the runic forthe dagger hangers to pas through, Generaleurat vor Kemi Two at right: Detail of the General Officer's Parade Dress belt and buckle BArmy General Officer'ser I: Army ChapteUniforms of te Third ReichChapter 1: Army Army General Officer’ »Uniforms of the Third Reich The Uniform of Generalmajor Erwin Rommel This wafenrck tune was mide by Franz Heir in Psdam and date anary 1957. At he tine of ts manufacture, Rome! was an Obes and an istrctor egschule in Posdam, The ousers pictured were manufactured ny, and in Trousers are dated 7.1041 (hea) i tonote that they are named to Sig, Rommel as oppose to Hert Rot 30CELE I EH Nc <7 522 Datum Sezze ZUniforms of the Third Reich The Uniform of Generalmajor Walter Reich This parade dress wafenrock tunics fora Wehrmachtbeamte im Generalrangforan offical serving on the taf ofthe OKW or OKH. thas the white metal." Wake was attached vo Amy Group I- Bet, Tunic labeled Averbeck& Brtskamp in Bertin, an is dated February 1943, (Shea and DienChapter 1: Army~AVERBECK & BROSKAMP BERLIN W.Uniforms of te Third Reich Model 1936 Uniform of Generalveterinar Dr. Edward Richters ‘Tunic was manufactured by Rudolf Kel, Berlin and i dated 1941, Note veterinarian serpent insignia on shoulder boards, Noe “De KR" inal in hat (Kus was Riches proper fst name). (Shea) iyChapter 1: ArmyUniforms of the Third ReichChapter 1: Army Model 1936 Uniform of Generalmajor (Generalrichter) Dr. A. Gran Mini was manufactured by LH. Berger, Collan & Co, Beri and is date 9.1044, Wine red waffenarhe denotes judiciary cops. Grin was high ranking judge whose job astoiew the esuks ofall military tribunals, (Sbea)Uniforms of the Third ReichChapter 1: ArmyUniforms of the Third Reich Standard Army General’s Overcoat of General der Panzertruppe Walther Ne Nehring held the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and served as the commander ofthe Aikakoeps in 1942. He later fought bilan in (Overcoat as Nehring’s Noch Aftcan campaign cule. Talo’ labels fom Armeemarinchaus, Berlin = Charltenburg 2, and isda 15.137. She)Chapter 1: Armybaus rimeemarine’ in- Chariotienburg 2Chapter 1: Army ihe Walking Out Dress Uniform of n Army Infantry Leutnant ow withthe brown leather fcr’ bel an trap and with the@ aaChapter 1: ArmyChapter 1: ArmyUniforms of the Third Reich Army officer's cap piped in white for Infantry.Chapter 1: Army Deal of Army ofice’s brocade dress belt and buckleUniforms of the Third Reich Extremely high quality Army officers dress dagger with etched blade by Emil Voos.Chapter 1: Army Left and above: Detail of fiings on unusualy high quality dagger hangersUniforms of the Third Reich German Army office's dress sword and troddle Easton toy soldiers ofthe period depicted in Army unionChapter 1: Arm The Panzer Officer’ ppccal Black Ee of Rudolf conan hs sy of wir vas Ger Gerba ok commandhapier I: Army eather reinforcement on inet leg of be theleft ches. Bangs nse theThe Panzer NCO’s Special Black Uniform Thiscample was wor by ( Note the ation of red fabric beChapter I: ArmyUniforms of the Third Reich Right: Gustav Mule Wearing his back Panzer uniform,Chapter 1: Army The back Panzer edie for BM / NCO. M8 field cap for EM / NCO Panzer oops Black Panzer beret for EM /NCO.Uniforms ofthe Third Reich Panzer Officer's Service Dress Tunic ‘This example isan ery war pice wih scalloped pockets, dark green collar and French cfs. Insignia onthe shoulder board indicates the Ith Pane (Alabew Reinert, MHS) hasa Krim (Crimen) Shildon the left sleeve and a Tank Destoyer strip onthe right seChapter 1: ArmyChapter 1: Army Enlisted Ranks Tropical Green Tunic “Afrikakorps” is topical tunic has the green waffenfurbe ofa Mountain Jager unit. Note the Edelweiss and Afrikakorps sleeve bal on the right sleeve. The tunic is displayed with the Sead Afkakorps issue webbed bel and buckle. (Mamet Reinert, MHS) »Uniforms of the Third ReichUniforms of the Third Reich Detail ofan original Edelweiss insignia as wom by mountain troops 2Luftwaffeiniforms of the Third Reich The Service Tunic “Tuchrock” of a Luftwaffe Generalleutnant ‘This style of open collar tunic was introduced in March of 1937. It is displayed with the General Officer's brown leather belt andl god buckle. The bel backed wUniforms of the Third RChapter 2: Lufwafie Detail of dagger hanger and opening inside of tunic forthe dagaer hanger to pass through Reverse of bet displaying the blue wool backing.Uniforms of the Third Reich Luftwaffe Generalleutnant’s OvercoatUniforms ofthe Third Reich BB efi: The hilt ofa LftwafeOfice’s SwordChapter 2: Luftwaffe Iuftwaffe General Officer's Visor Cap