Italian Camo
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Italian Camo
Hi all,
Has anyone got any info on Italian Camo was it only issued to the 1st and 12th SS? What scale was it issued and was it for certain ranks or a case of get what you’re given!? Any info would be great!
Thanks
Has anyone got any info on Italian Camo was it only issued to the 1st and 12th SS? What scale was it issued and was it for certain ranks or a case of get what you’re given!? Any info would be great!
Thanks
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Hi
I am a member aof KP1
and at the moment we are debating this subject.
Basically it all depends on what batallion you were in in a particular SS unit.
Take the 12SS for example :
25th Batallion 12SS were mainly issued pea dot suits
26th Batallion 12SS were mainly issued italian camo trousers and smocks.
So i just really suppose its down to the actual batallion in which unit, on which week on whick campaign, as it will obviously vary widely!
Thanks Zac
I am a member aof KP1
and at the moment we are debating this subject.
Basically it all depends on what batallion you were in in a particular SS unit.
Take the 12SS for example :
25th Batallion 12SS were mainly issued pea dot suits
26th Batallion 12SS were mainly issued italian camo trousers and smocks.
So i just really suppose its down to the actual batallion in which unit, on which week on whick campaign, as it will obviously vary widely!
Thanks Zac
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Well if a unit is stationed in Italy then it is a lot more likely, but purely on a beg, steel, trade, have it made up kind of a way, especially among Officers. As for it being issued then there is really just the 12th SS, as their newly apointed comanders Nicked loads of material while they were in Italy with the Liebstandarte. Hence Leather Gear for Max Wunches 12ss Panzer Regiment, and Italian Coveralls For large parts of kurt Meyers 25th SS grenadiers. Consequently officers of both Divisions had a higher than average Quata of Tailored tunics/pants into the bargain. The 12th were also issued large Qountities of Italian trucks and other Vehicles, Nabbed at the same time.
Im pretty sure it was the 26th wearing the Peas Pattern, especially 3rd Battalion (Hanomags)
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Im pretty sure it was the 26th wearing the Peas Pattern, especially 3rd Battalion (Hanomags)
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Hello
The 12th wore more Italian gear than any other division, due in no small part to the fact the LAH guys brought it along and there was a shortage of "German" stuff. They were also issued with a lot of palm clump for some reason
The 26th reg 3rd battalion were issued dot, not the 25th. Most of the coveralls were worn by recce troups. I spent a few years researching this as I used to reenact the 12th.
Like Jon I've seen photos of other units wearing Italian including Heer and Luftwaffe.
Cheers all
The 12th wore more Italian gear than any other division, due in no small part to the fact the LAH guys brought it along and there was a shortage of "German" stuff. They were also issued with a lot of palm clump for some reason
The 26th reg 3rd battalion were issued dot, not the 25th. Most of the coveralls were worn by recce troups. I spent a few years researching this as I used to reenact the 12th.
Like Jon I've seen photos of other units wearing Italian including Heer and Luftwaffe.
Cheers all
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