16. When you see G36 but are sure they must mean G43. 17. When you want a bolt action to fit in not to be the exception. 18. When you know the differe...
HBT panzer, thats what this thread is about isnt it? The Europa Militaria book has some, as do Militaria Magazine but it's always the same few item...
If I could find a tatty one, I actually think in this case, it would be great to re-enact the movie and make a smock. Then it's another shelter hal...
Got any of the HBT uniform? Not easy to find.
2 questions: would they have ever worn Feldgrau tunic and trousers? Yes, quite a lot of the time, always in fact, under the smock. The smock was not ...
Regarding kit, camo wise, I think that anything worn by the SS goes to start with - then over time, commonality will creep in naturally. How's that so...
Infantry Regt GD would have worn M36 in France and the early part of the russian campaign. The army did not distinguish between the variations in the...
To update on gadges question on GD, it seems there were recon elements caught in the Falaise pocket and fusileers were involved with the battle of the...
GD are not an unit I have much knowledge on. I'm sure I have seen mention of them in the defence of the Reich fighting in the west but I'll have to ch...
Perhaps that's one of the field made items? The splinter helmet cover was one of the most widely issued camo items for the heer soldat. That said I'...
There is no evidence for their manufacture or issue during the war for Heer or for Falshy, same as with pea dot covers, they are the rarest of beasts....
Also has a very good selection of german insignia. Very quick turn round on orders. Quality is second to none. As an aside, the wool field grey wrap [...
Christ What a spam... ok.. erm yeah ok.... So historical fact now counts as spam? There was a bunch of the bakelite versions for sale on e-...
Those 'funy bits of metal on the underside of the barrel' were also made in bakelite. You dont want to scratch the paint on your tank now do you.
Map pocket looks fine for 'para' trousers, it'll look even better when stuffed with mags, food or grenades. Gaiters do look a bit on the loose side, I...
The nice folk at Flecktarn do splinter BDU trousers. You can soon whip the pockets off and they are then not that far from the real deal.
The issue scarf was grey but there is no-one more resourceful than a soldier. Items like scarves and gloves would be picked up and used regardless of ...
Agreed, there should be two buttons each side at the front, sewn inside for the braces. Not a big job, you just need four hole metal buttons to be acc...