Authenticity Guidelines

Uniforms: 
DAK "M40" Tropical caps in well worn condition or M43 caps in feldgrau wool.  M42 & 43 tunics are preferred but the M40 & 36 tunics are acceptable. Reed Green M40 or 43 tunics are acceptable. Correct repro "Reed Green", well worn DAK, or M43 trousers only please.  Low boots and gamaschen are highly encouraged, but jackboots are allowed if the previous version is unavailable. Basic infantry insignia and shoulder boards only, no cuff titles or special patches are to be worn.  M42 or M40 mantels (overcoats) are recommended 

*** Those wishing to use Italian camo items, please contact Jon B. first ***

Also, please purchase a pair of German sports shorts, as we will have the soccer ball there & possibly we can go swimming in the quarry.  Be sure to have your ID Disk (Erkennungsmarke).

Equipment:
Basic infantry gear setup is the call.  A mix of web & leather gear is permitted.  Everyone should have and wear the gas-can (with gas-cape bag is encouraged), shovel, & bayonet.  M42 helmets are preferred, but earlier models are acceptable.  The less decals on the helmets the better (please no double decals).  Correctly painted "DAK Camo Scheme" helmets are permitted.

Appearance: 
Hair should resemble a period style cut. Short on sides and sort of long on top, is of course encouraged. Please, no beards, no mustaches, & no side burns. Slight stubble is permitted.

Food:
Of course we will be portraying men who were on the move constantly & will be staying in the field, so food should be that of German iron rations and food scrounged from the local areas, but remember you will have to be able to carry it in the field so use common sense. Of course all items must be wrapped in period style and have period labels (nothing modern).
 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us: derErsteZug@aol.com