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FJ face painting or camouflaging

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Sieubermensch

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Quick question I couldnt find on google did FJs ever paint their faces a specific color or pattern or do any camo at any point i have two mid to late war FJ kits.

Thanks in advance!

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Posted : 11/04/2019 1:50 am

Hänschen klein

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The only thing I have ever seen is Burnt Cork rubbed on the face. I don`t think they needed to after all the dirt sweat and tears that was flowing. Interested to know though

Posted : 11/04/2019 5:46 am

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Awesome thanks for the reply!

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Posted : 12/04/2019 2:40 am

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Camo cream wasn't really a thing in WW2. As noted above, burnt Cork, boot polish, mud... were sometimes used.

Most frontline soldiers were pretty grubby and/or suntanned anyway.

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