Required Items for Unit Membership: Field Gear

 

Helmet

 

1. Steel Helmet: M35, M40 and M42 models

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.

 

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.

 

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.

Rifle Accessories

 

5. K98 cleaning kit

Bayonet

 

6. K98 bayonet

7. K98 bayonet frog, black leather, “unmounted” model, with or without loop

Field Gear

 

8. K98 ammo pouches, black leather only

9. Black leather Y-straps, M40 or M42 model

Gas Mask

 

10. Gas mask canister with strap

Mess Kits and Canteens

 

11. M31 mess kit

12. Mess kit leather strap

13. M31 canteen with aluminum or Bakelite cup

14. Bread bag, M31 or M40 model

Entrenching Tools (Shovels)

 

15. Entrenching tool with black leather carrier-either the straight handle shovel or folding shovel are acceptable.

Other Items

 

16. Spoon and fork combo (Spork)

17. Wool blanket: German issue is preferred. Italian Army or dark colored wool are acceptable.