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Uniforms of the Third Reich Uniform of General der Flieger Stefan Frohlich 1938, by the fim of Wiebag in Wien, when Frhlich was an Oberst. Ir was later upgraded! as he was promoted. rich won th This uniform was manufactured is z ind Kommandeur of KG 76. He ater served in Africa on Rome's staf. Sbea)Chapier 2: Luftwaffe 95Uniforms of the Third ReichUniforms of the Third Reich Luftwaffe Formal Evening Dress Uniform Uniform rank insignia denotes Generalmajor. Uniform was manufactured by Averbeck & Brdskamp in Berlin. SbeaChapter 2: Luftwafe p y y ;Uniforms ofthe Third Reich The Service Tunic “Tuchrock” of a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant of Flight Thisofficer’ uniform is yellow, indicating e sa fying officer. Is displayed with avery interesting adjutant’ aguilete with mecalrngs which are engraved wi the position. The tunic has a Plot's Badge, Reconnaissance War Fight Bar, and Siver Wound Badge. Also shown is an eal ye ba I" eagle and a rst pattern fered | ) 0Chapter 2: Luftwaffe Dagge Deal of early Luftwafeofcer’s belt buckleUniforms of the Third Reich High quality Luftwaffe officer's hat made by EREL. An unusual theater made bulio variation of the Pits Badge which was painted white for wear on a summer uniform. 10Chapter 2: Luftwaffe Left The Luftwaffe Standard Bearers Gorge. ‘Above: Makers mark ofC. Juncker onthe gorge.Uniforms of the Third Reich Luftwaffe Stabsfeldwebel’s Service Tunic of the Regiment General GoringChapter 2: Luftwaffe arms of the Third ReichChapter 2: LuftwaffeChapter 2: Luftwaffe a, Pett. Genecad Garin 4b yoo te eos KRINERUniforms ofthe Third Reich NCO ranks visor cap piped in white, ind ing the General Goring Division.Chap ufwaff Inftwaffe Flying Service Blouse - “Fliegerbluse” - of a Medical Feldwebel is wr eaures a marksman’ lanyard, Krete cuff le andl an Aftka cuff ile ts shown here with the standard service belt and dress bayonet.Chapter 2: LuftwaffeUniforms of the Third Reich 12Chapter 2: Luftwaffe 13Luftwaffe Medical NCO visor cap. Uniforms ofthe Third Reich at 45 KriegsmarineUniforms of the Thi Uniforms of Admiral Karl-Jesko von Puttkamer 7 =>3 belt. Te frock cat was tallore by the frm TH, THOL of Kiel in 1938.Chapter 3: Kriegsmarine Yon Putkamer’s leather greatcot witHiccs .Chapter 3: Kriegsn pl e The Reefer Jacket of a Kriegsmarine Konteradmiral of Naval Engineers Te cats cspayeinforms of the Third ReichDetail of World War Iron Cross ribbon in button hol awardUniforms of the The Reefer Jacket of a Kriegsmarine Administrative on admiral - ‘Verwaltungsbeamte, pO nere a GradPl acdUniforms of the Third Reich Detail of iver fitings onae Reefer Jacket of Knight’s Cross Holder, Fregattenkapitan BuchtingChapter 3: Kriegsmarine regatenkapitin Bucking in 198.Uniforms ofthe Third Reich Bucking’ caUniforms of the Third Reich lastolin Kriegsmarine toy soldiers.Uniform of Korvettenkapitan Heinrich Bleichrodt jet was talred by the firm J. Robrect of Kil in 1957. (MaramUniforms of the Third ReichUniform of Kapitan zur See Hans Rehm ans Rehm’ blue reefer jacket. The acket was by the fim Thorn of Paris in 1941.The Reefer Jacket of Kriegsmarine Administrative OberleutnantUniforms of the Third Reich aUniforms of the Third Reich Kriegsmarine administrative officer’s visor cap,4 SS and PoliceThe Uniform of an Allgemeine-SS Oberfihrer snk in 1 from Au pri of 19 and the SS KampfinChapter 4: 8S and PoliceUniforms of the Third Reich Allgemeine-SS General officer's vis iF cap.The Black Service Tunic of an Allgemeine-SS Obersturmfihrer of the “Thuringen” StandarteHf Seit 1833Chapter 4. 8S and Police Allgemeine-SS officer's visor cap. ee FF aE -Uniforms of the Third Reich White Summer Tunic of an Allgemeine-SS Untersturmfihrer 180Uniforms of te Third Reichwee SSS SSS NN)Uniforms of the Third Reich Black Service Dress Tunic of an SS Scharfihrer of the “Germania” Standartei f ' \ ) y ‘ ve) a Ne 44 44 an) a) nChapter 4: 8§ and Police Heriteller: Reidsjeugmeijterei der MSDAD. A Xe 00T fdChapter 4 8S and Police Enlisted Man’s Italian 29th Waffen- Grenadier Division TunicChapter 4: SS and PoliceEnlisted 13th Waffen-' a r Division Denim (Reed Green) TunicUniforms of the Third ReichChapter 4: SS and Police Enlisted 13th Waffen-SS Handschar DiUniforms of the Third Reich 200Uniforms ofthe Third ReichChapter 4: $S and PoliceUniforms of the Third Reich Waffen-SS Officer's Overcoat ‘This coat was worn by an SS Untersturmfhrer ofthe 20h Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS (Estonian volunteers), Shea)Chapter 4. 8S and Police »the Third Reich 210Chapter 4: SS and Police The Tunic of an $S-Police Untersturmfihrer Thistunichasa sver bullion hand embroidered sleve insignia and S$-Runes on the lower left pocket. tis avery high quality garment =fUniforms ofthe Third ReichChapter 4: SS and Police 23Uniforms of the Third Reich 2Uniforms of the Third Reich eral of quilting of interior ining lastolin mounted policeman toy soldier. 216D Political and HJUniforms of the Third Reich Brown Shirt of Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler Thisbroan shi was manulactured bythe fm of Wihem Holter, Brin ands dated july 1935. Two uniques features ofthe shirt are thei reas strap under the call and the doth lop on the right shoulder for holding the cross trap in place. twas berated along with other personal items from Hitler's Munich apartment in May of 198 by Ist Philip Ben Leber. Sbea) 218bapter 5: Political and HyChapter 5: F nd HY apter 5: Political andUniforms ofthe Third Reich‘Chapter 5: Political and Hy NSDAP Political Leaders Tunic This tunics fora Stellenliter in the Gauletung, Itis displayed with the gold brocade belt and gol politica siguilere,Uniforms ofthe Third ReichChapter 5: Political and HyUniforms of the Third ReichPolitical and HY is wearing the brown political eader’s uniform, His white uniform is tured later inthis WorkUniforms ofthe Third Reich Political leader's visor cap. 28Chapter 5: Political and Hy NSDAP Political Leaders Walking Out Dress Uniform for Gau Level The uniform is red piped for Ga level, collar tabs are for Haupistllenleter (main department leader), hid pattem 1936-1938. Uniform was worn by Kat Gatringer who also shown, with his brid, wearing this uniform. His personal identification papers are also shown. (Shed) aUniforms of the Third Reich(Chapier 5: Political and Hy BBUniforms of the Third Reich oe Political Leader's “Office pel Tunic v=Chapter 5: Political and HjUniforms of the Third ReichUniforms of the Third ReichChapter 5: Political and HyUniforms of the Third Reich Hitler Youth Third Pattern Service Leader’s Tunic Olive brown wool tunic which features Nord Hamburg” Gebie range with rations bar onthe left sleeve and an El] arm band. The shoulderboards ae blac, piped silver forte rank of Bannfuhser.Chapter 5: Political and HY 2aUniforms of the Third Reich 22Chapter 5: Political and HyUniforms of the Third Reich Hitler Youth Leader's ing. 2Chapter 5: Political and HJ Ss ee A second example of the Bannfihrer shoulder board, Golden H Badge of HonoUniforms of the Third Reich Golden Leader's Sports BadgeChapter 5: P and Hy Hitler Youth leader's visor cap.Uniforms of the Third Reich ‘The Hitler Youth Leader's Dagger and Hangers. LETERIEChapter 5: Political and HJHJ Fuhrer BluseChapter 5:Chapter 5: Political and HJ Dj Leader's cap.Uniforms of te Third Reich Hy Membership pin First design HY cap badge ‘Bayonet style ag pole top for HY Gefolgschaft or Dy Fahnlein standard Fg pole top fora D)Jungbann fag 256Chapter 5: Political and Hy] HY standard bearers sleeve patchUniforms of the Third Reich A) adjaChapter 5: Political and Hy HD] kre Bastolin ty soldier ofthe Hiker ¥Also from the Publisher PN See sg SS UNIFORMS, INSIGNIA & ACCOUTREMENTS ALLGEMEINE-SS A Study in Photographs ‘The Commands, Units and Leaders of the Gen Compiled by A. Hayes This new work explores in detailed colo the complex subject of Allgemeine and The commands, units nd Waflen SS uniforms, insignia, and accoutrements, Hundreds of authentic items ISBN: 07613014544 $49.95Hook Design by Robe Bon Copyright© 1997 by Arthur Hayes & Jon Maguire bray of Congress Catalog Number: 97.5742 Al gh eserved No put ofthis work may be reproduced or used in any fos or by any mans ~ graphic ee: twonc or mechanical incuding photocopying or inoemation Stopes etic systems ~ without writen permis sion ra the copyright older. Pris in HongKong ISBN O7H4303559 ‘We reiteretd in hearing from authors with ook es on related opis. bly Shi Paling id “#80 Loner Vaya! ‘ug FA 1980. hve (610) 59817 (60) 5932002 Ema Senha oe, Flee wrtelora rec ‘isha nye pcs the pubs. ese tide B95 pose yuoain’ A \ Tesora Hs nT Fseee varaavit Sa ny | wi BOOK fa :