Required Items for Unit Membership: Field Gear
Helmet
1. Steel Helmet: M35, M40 and M42 models
![M42 steel helmet](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M4266_right-300x300.jpg)
2. SS Camouflage Helmet Cover: Plane Tree, Blurred Edge or Lateral is acceptable. Oak A and Oak B are allowed but discouraged. Palm Pattern is not authorized as it was not issued to the LAH. Italian Camo is not authorized.
![Helmet cover, overprint camo](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M43-overprint-cover-34-240x300.jpg)
![Helmet cover, blurred edge camo](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/blurred-edge-cover-frnt-300x300.jpg)
SS Smocks
3. SS Smock, Type 1 or Type 2: Plane Tree (1/2, 3/4, or 5/6), Blurred Edge or Lateral is acceptable. Palm Pattern is not authorized as it was not issued to the LAH. Italian Camo is not authorized.
![SS smock, plane tree camo](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M42-planetree-rear-300x266.jpg)
![SS smock, overprint](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M42-overprint-rear-300x259.jpg)
![SS smock, blurred edge camo](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M42-blurred-edge-rear-300x264.jpg)
Your Rifle
4. German K98 Mauser rifle. Czech VZ24 and post-1938 Czech K98 are acceptable. Other models must be submitted to Unit Command for approval.
![K98 rifle](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Kar_98K_-_AM.033696-1024x433.jpg)
Rifle Accessories
5. K98 cleaning kit
![K98 rifle cleaning kit](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GermK98CKWT.1-300x199.jpg)
Bayonet
6. K98 bayonet
![K98 bayonet](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/K98B_det-1024x277.jpg)
7. K98 bayonet frog, black leather, “unmounted” model, with or without loop
![Leather bayonet frog, no loop](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/frog_stan-257x300.jpg)
![Leather bayonet frog, with loop](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/frog_M42-266x300.jpg)
Field Gear
8. K98 ammo pouches, black leather only
![K98 ammo pouches, black leather](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/k98-pouches-main-240x300.jpg)
9. Black leather Y-straps, M40 or M42 model
![Black leather Y-straps](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GGY40_frnt-243x300.jpg)
Gas Mask
10. Gas mask canister with strap
![RGM (gas mask) canister](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RGM_can_orig-300x288.jpg)
Mess Kits and Canteens
11. M31 mess kit
![M-31 mess kit (tin)](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mess_tin_03-300x273.jpg)
12. Mess kit leather strap
![Mess kit with leather strap](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mess-tin-strap-use-240x300.jpg)
13. M31 canteen with aluminum or Bakelite cup
![M31 canteen](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/M31_canteen_main2-300x289.jpg)
14. Bread bag, M31 or M40 model
![Bread bag](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Bbag_main-281x300.jpg)
Entrenching Tools (Shovels)
15. Entrenching tool with black leather carrier-either the straight handle shovel or folding shovel are acceptable.
![Straight shovel (entrenching tool)](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ETool_comp1-300x300.jpg)
![Leather carrier for straight shovel](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ET_Carrier_blk_main-300x300.jpg)
![Folding shovel (entrenching tool)](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/KS_main-287x300.jpg)
![Leather carrier for folding shovel](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/T2_ET_main-300x297.jpg)
Other Items
16. Spoon and fork combo (Spork)
![Spork (spoon and fork combo)](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spork-300x181.jpg)
17. Wool blanket: German issue is preferred. Italian Army or dark colored wool are acceptable.
![Wehrmacht woolen blanket](https://sspanzerpioneer.com/zug/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Wehrmacht-blanket-main-240x300.jpg)