Equipment
For anyone new to the hobby, to make things easy for you, most if not all of the field gear on this page can be purchased from At The Front. If you cant find it there, contact us for more help.
Pay close attention to the notes, some items are required to be original.
Pay close attention to the notes, some items are required to be original.
Helmets
Being a late war unit we prefer the M42 helmet, however, the M40 and M35 are acceptable. **The shell must be original**. *No Decals* (helmet covers are on the "camo" page)
Belt and Buckle
Leather or web belts are acceptable. Aluminum Buckle must be Waffen-SS.
Y-Straps
Leather or web y-straps are acceptable.
Ammo Pouches
K98
Original or reproduction K98 pouches are acceptable.
G43
MP40
**Only Officers and NCO's are allowed to carry MP40's**
Stg44
Machine Gunner Items
MG Gunner Pouch
Hot Barrel Pad
P38 Holsters
Hard shell or soft shell holsters are acceptable.
**Only Officers, NCO's, and Machine Gunners are allowed to carry pistols**
**Only Officers, NCO's, and Machine Gunners are allowed to carry pistols**
M40 Breadbag
Canteen
Mess Tin and Spork
**Mess Tins must be original**
Gas Canister
Gas canister must be original, no reproductions allowed! Post war straps are acceptable.
Shovels and Carriers
Original shovels are preferred, however, some post war shovels are acceptable (unit commanders must approve of the post war shovels).
Straight Shovel and Carrier
Folding Shovel and Carrier
Bayonet
Bayonet and Scabbard
**Bayonet and Scabbard must be original**
Frog for Bayonet
Leather or web Frogs are acceptable. Middle pic is the "SS" style Frog. Any of the 3 pictured below are ok.
A-Frame and Bag
***WE NO LONGER ALLOW THE USE OF THIS ITEM!!!***
Straps and Keepers
Mess Tin Strap
Tornister Strap
Belt Keepers (D-Rings)
Leather or web D-Rings are acceptable. **These are not required but we suggest getting a couple**
M31 Rucksack
**This is not a required item**
Wool Blanket
Zeltbahn (Tent)
For anyone new to the hobby, you would need 4 zelts to make a full tent. This is not required but we recommend getting them (your going to want somewhere to sleep when it rains right.....?). ** Having at least one zelt, however, is required for wearing on your field gear**. As stated on our camo page, all camo must be purchased from SM Wholesale. At The Front, or 1944 Militaria. Blurred edge, oak a, oak b, and overprint camo are all acceptable. We suggest that you buy these from At The Front. They have the most reasonable price and great quality for zelts.
Zelt Poles