Wardrobe of an SS-Schütze...

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Wardrobe of an SS-Schütze...

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Not for reenactment purposes but for historical research. Could somebody make a complete breakdown of a typical Kradschütze (motorcylce trooper) in the recce battalion of the Leibstandarte, as it would have been in late 1940? Clothing from head to feet and personal items from Soldbuch to toothbrush. I know this is probabely alot of work but all help is very much appreciated.
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Have a look at Pages 6,7 and 8 of a Soldbuch for a list of equipment. I'll try and post some more info later today.
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 - http://www.feldgendarmerie.co.uk
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk

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Feldjager wrote:Have a look at Pages 6,7 and 8 of a Soldbuch for a list of equipment. I'll try and post some more info later today.
Thanks in advance! Does anybody have scans of these pages from a late 1940 / early 1941 LSSAH Soldbuch?
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For early war, the kit issue will be standard whether Heer or SS.
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 - http://www.feldgendarmerie.co.uk
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk

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Post by Harro »

Thanks, in that case, does anyone have a list of the standard kit issued in late 1940 / early 1941?
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Obtain a copy of Andrew Mollos "Uniforms of the SS Collected Edition" ISBN 1-85915-0048-9
It has all the information you could want in it including scale of issue and descriptions plus pictures. Clothing, equipment, the lot.
What do you want this information for?
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Post by Harro »

I need the info for my history of the recce battalion. I don't want to annoy the veterans with such questions. Better leave them with the questions only they can answer :wink:
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Post by Hoffman Grink »

Well that's your book then. I thought it was some kind of test.
I would have thought the history of the Aufklärungs would have involved where they served, How they were formed, strengths, deployment, engagments etc.....

Good luck with your research - and remember - Google is your friend! :wink:
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Fwbl Dollman wrote:I would have thought the history of the Aufklärungs would have involved where they served, How they were formed, strengths, deployment, engagments etc.....
Definitely, that's why I have over 500 pages already. The history includes officers and nco biographies, awards, transfers, promotions, a complete day-to-day history, TO&E's, OoB's and lots and lots of veterans accounts. A lives work. I am currently in the progress of discussing the formation of the Abteilung in Metz with veterans who were already there in 1940. Yesterday I discussed the transfer of new recruits from Ellwangen to Metz with an 82 year old Oscha. We talked about the transport, who was in charge of the transport, their lodgings (is that the right English word? Stube) in Metz, how they were assigned to the different companies and platoons, platoon commanders, the Spieß, Schirrmeister, Waffenmeister, equipment, basic and specialist training, drill instructors, etc., etc. I need all details, well, basically before its too late.

BTW, greeting to old friend Bill Medland :)
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Post by Hoffman Grink »

You need to speak with someone from SBG - Schäfer is a good bet..... PM him...... He might be able to help with some of this......
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Post by Harro »

Thanks for the tip but I already have been in contact with the chairman and he established contact with another veteran :D
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Post by Hoffman Grink »

OK - that's where I was leading. Don't want to name anyone on here but I'm sure we are speaking of the same veteran.....
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Definitely :wink:
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Post by Harro »

But still, if sombody can provide a list of the standard kit issued in late 1940 / early 1941?
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Post by Hoffman Grink »

Fwbl Dollman wrote:Obtain a copy of Andrew Mollos "Uniforms of the SS Collected Edition" ISBN 1-85915-0048-9
It has all the information you could want in it including scale of issue and descriptions plus pictures. Clothing, equipment, the lot.
What do you want this information for?
It's all in there..... that's the book you need.
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