What did German soldiers wear in WW2?

What did German soldiers wear in WW2?

During the second world war, German soldiers wore woolen jackets(M36, M40 or M43) that had 4 external pockets: 2 chest and 2 at the bottom of the jacket. (Note: In late 1944, was designed the short model jacket, which is usually called M44.

What did the Luftwaffe wear?

The basic uniform consisted of a blue-grey single-breasted, open-collared jacket with four pockets and flaps, light blue shirt and dark blue necktie, blue-grey trousers, black leather boots and a blue-grey peaked cap, side cap or Model 1935 Stahlhelm.

What did Hitler’s army wear?

From September 1st 1939 until the end of the Second World war, Hitler decided to wear exclusively the field grey uniform of the German army, because he considered himself as the first soldier. He did even wear this official uniform in his private life (there are no photos of him in civil or NSDAP uniform during WW2).

What kind of uniforms did the Luftwaffe wear?

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Who wore WW2 German uniforms in the Third Reich?

In this section you will find our range of WW2 German Uniforms as worn in the Third Reich by the different services of the German Armed Forces in WW2, the Oberkommando des Heeres (German army), Oberkommando der Marine (Germany Navy) and the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (German Air Force).

What was the Luftwaffe?

The Luftwaffe was the air force of Nazi Germany prior to and during World War II. Luftwaffe styles of uniform and rank insignia had many unique features between 1935 and 1945. By Hitler ‘s decision on February 26, 1935, the Luftwaffe was to be officially the third branch of the Wehrmacht as of March 1, 1935.

When did the Luftwaffe start wearing rank insignia?

Luftwaffe styles of uniform and rank insignia had many unique features between 1935-1945. By Hitler’s decision on February 26, 1935, the Luftwaffe was to be officially the third branch of the Wehrmacht as of March 1, 1935.