It's been 9 years since the last post on this thread. Curious if there have been any new offerings for the Windjacke?
E-mailed Dennis at Lost Battalions. They no longer offer it.
Search found 97 matches
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:44 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: WHO MAKES A GOOD REPRO WINDJACKE?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 65568
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: Bergschuhe -- Mountain Boots for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4825
Bergschuhe -- Mountain Boots for sale
I pair of rough-out black leather Swiss mountain boots. Rubber GRD/DAG soles sitting size 26-1/2 (US 8D). Internal stampings show STUCO -- which I believe is the maker. Plenty of tread left. Boots are pliable -- ie.. wearable. Six speed lace hooks.
$20 plus postage (and fees if using PayPal).
$20 plus postage (and fees if using PayPal).
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:48 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
Received the latest version of the mountain cap today. Lots of improvements. Biggest: the sizing issue appears solved. I ordered a 56-1/2 and my cap fits perfectly. Leather sweatband is increased in size from 30mm to 35mm and color is now a nice shade of reddish-brown. The cap stiffener is present. ...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 12:25 am
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: crawler tractors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6760
Re: crawler tractors
Here's a nice link to a restoration of a 1936 Lanz tractor: http://www.twocylindervintage.com/home/tag/raupe Horrido! Patrick Pretty amazing those Lanz crawlers ran with a giant two-stroke engine! I was trying to match up the sprocket configuration of the image from the OP. This 58 Case 310 looks l...
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:22 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: crawler tractors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6760
Re: crawler tractors
Here's one of the newer FIAT models
And a 1955 model FIAT 25
And a 1955 model FIAT 25
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: crawler tractors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6760
Re: crawler tractors
I think the tractor in the wartime photo is possibly a Lanz or Fiat Raupenschlepper. Note the steering levers vs steering wheel.
Here's a 1964 Lanz.
Here's a 1964 Lanz.
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:48 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: Hybrid-Bergmutze ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4502
Re: Hybrid-Bergmutze ?
Interesting. I've never seen an M-43 with a central seam before. Did the M42 have a central seam?
- Mon Jun 24, 2013 3:25 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
Looks like the internal stiffener has made it onto the production version of the cap on the eBay listing.
- Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:51 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
This is pretty much the ultimate Bergmütze that I would love to own. Munich depot contract cap, 1939. Photo via collector Ron C.
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:31 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
FtrPlt - You've certainly done all GJ re-enactors a big favour by getting the vendor to update his patterns... I've just noticed that he's now listing two different types of wool EM Bergmütze - your modified version seems to be the cheaper of the two ! I appreciate your kind words. The real kudos g...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:11 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: Hybrid-Bergmutze ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4502
Re: Hybrid-Bergmutze ?
Is the underside of the visor covered in cloth or wool? The one photo from the front suggests wool. There appear to have been several versions of the contract/issue Bergmütze produced. This is personal theory and has evolved slightly over the years. ???? - 1936 I believe there was a very early patte...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:49 am
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
I probably have the same buttons you do -- orange-tan color with an inset brass fitting? I've not had an issue with mine .... yet. I'm working with a different vendor to get some original-style buttons made. The most common wartime button is made from a single piece and the attachment is simply dril...
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:31 am
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
I've already replaced the buttons with steinnuß (no photos yet) and the cap has been put in hot water and dried to shrink it to a usable size. The wool and leather sweatband held up fine. My remaining suggested changes: - front stiffener - lining color to grey (more common color, IMO) - sweatband le...
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:20 am
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
Here's the current version of the cap (top) compared to their original offering (bottom). As already described, just minor changes to the height of the ear flaps and front arms but they make a large visual difference.
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:52 pm
- Forum: Gebirgsjaeger
- Topic: China-made Bergmütze
- Replies: 39
- Views: 33023
Re: China-made Bergmütze
My repro Bergmütze arrived today so I'm now able to compare the old design with the newer, improved model. To be honest, the changes involved are minor, although noticable. Overall level of quality is pretty good. The wool is slightly lighter than I would expect to see in an original cap and is prob...