Use of gaitors with Heer GJ

[Ropes]

Did Heer GJ use Gaitors to the same extent as the rest of the German military or did they tend too stick too Puttees? Ive always used Gaitors but a friend of mine suggested I switch too puttees as Gaitors wernt that common in the heer GJ.

[Heeresbergführer]

Grüß Di' Ropes,

The Gebirgsjägers tended to wear Wickelgamaschen (puttees) for the most part. Occasionally, you do see photos of them wearing the standard gaiter.

Here's a photo of my unit members wearing Wickelgamaschen:




Berg Heil und Horrido!
"Papa"

[Franz repper]

Like Papa said the Putties were the Norm