353.

Infanteriedivision
Uniform and Basic Field Gear
Standards
*(Click on the different parts of the uniform to see the item better)*

Basic Uniform
This is the uniform kit for all members of the
353.Infanterie. All unit members are expected to have
their uniform complete by their first year anniversary
with the unit.
Tunic: Reproduction M40, M42, M43 Feldgrau (Field
Gray) wool tunic with correct Heer insignia* are
acceptable. M36 uniforms (w/bottle green collars) may be
worn by Officers and NCO's of the rank of Unteroffiziere
and above. M36 tunics are acceptable for early war
impressions. M44 tunics are acceptable although they are
not recommended. All unit members must obtain a proper
tunic as described above.
Trousers: M37, M40, M42 & M43 Feldgrau (Field Gray)
wool trousers (Langhosen Keilhosen or Rundbundhosen)
are acceptable. Steingrau (Stone Gray) M36 trousers
(Langhosen) are acceptable for early war impressions. All
unit members must obtain proper trousers as described
above. Properly converted and dyed Swedish or Swiss
conversions may to be used as "Stop Gap" ** trousers
only. Unconverted Swedish, East German or Swiss
trousers are unacceptable.
Service Shirt: Reproduction mouse gray or West German
olive drab service shirt (cotton) with collar and proper
buttons. White collarless shirt are acceptable for early war
impressions or Officers.
Suspenders: Reputable reproduction or original
suspenders.
Jack Boots: Original or reproduction Jack boots. With or
with out hob-nails (Hobnails are optional). West German
Parade boots are acceptable. All unit members must obtain
proper boots as described above. East German jack
boots may to be used as "Stop Gap" ** boots only.
Low-Quarter Boots: Reproduction, original or Swiss low
boots of black or brown colored leather. No leather toe
caps. Black or leather soles. Boots must be of the "eyelet
style" (no hooks). With or with out hob-nails (Hobnails
are optional). Gamaschen must be worn with all low
quarter boots.
Gamaschen (Gators): Original or reproduction German
in green, khaki or olive. West German with the buckle
replaced with a leather loop, or the metal loop removed.
Helmet or Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet): Original, post-war
or reproduction M35, M40 or M42 helmet with correct
liner and suspension pins preferred. Properly mounted
West German liners using split pins are acceptable.
Preferred paint scheme is Feldgrau with single Heer decal
on the left side. All unit members must obtain a proper
helmet as described above. Spanish helmets may to be
used as a "Stop Gap" ** helmet only. Spanish helmets
must be properly converted with proper vent holes and
split pins. Unconverted Spanish helmets are unacceptable.
Field Cap: Feldgrau (Field Gray) wool, M34, M38, M40 side caps or M42, M43
Feldmütze style (billed caps) are acceptable. Heer splinter camouflage & HBT reed
green Feldmütze (field caps) are also acceptable but not recommended. Caps should
have all correct insignia and buttons where appropriate. (See cap insignia below.)

*Heer Insignia:

Breast Eagle: Late war "Subdued" gray on field gray.

Bevo or embroidered. White on green is acceptable for
early war impressions.
Collar Tabs (Litzen): Infantry, late war, generic gray slashes on gray. Or, approved,
appropriate waffenfarbe (branch of service color). Example: Artillery; red, Medical;
cornflower blue, Pioneer; black, Recon; golden yellow, etc. Early to mid-war white
slashes on gray are for use on M36 tunics.
Shoulder Boards: Infantry, field gray, with white piping. Or, approved, appropriate
waffenfarbe (branch of service color). Bottle green shoulder boards are acceptable for
early war impressions.

Cap Insignia: All insignia are to be appropriate to style of cap. Trapezoid Style,
Subdued gray eagle with red, white & black cockade, on field gray or green, Bevo or
embroidered for M42 or M43 style (billed caps). Individual eagle & cockade (National
colors) for M38 or M40 side caps. For splinter camouflage & HBT reed green
Feldm�tze (billed cap), insignia is optional.

Basic Field Kit:

This is the basic kit of field equipment for all members of the 353.Infanterie. All unit
members are expected to have their equipment (With the exception of the gas sheet
bag.) by their first year anniversary with the unit.

Ammunition Pouches: Original or reproductions appropriate to weapon carried.

Leather or web. Brown leather acceptable for early war impressions.

Bayonet and Sheath: Standard German military S. 84/98 bayonet adopted in 1934 for
the Karabiner 98k rifle. Original or reproduction K98 or VZ-24 style preferred. Or
appropriate to weapon carried.

Bayonet Frog: Black Leather or Late war web style. Brown leather acceptable for early

war impressions.

Belt: Adjustable type with correct WWII style keeper. Black leather or late war web.
Brown leather acceptable for early war impressions.

Belt Buckle: Original or reproduction standard "Heer" style. Steel or aluminum,

preferably painted subdued Feldgrau.

Bread Bag: Original, reproduction, or identical post-war type (Properly converted)

M31, M44 bread bag with correct three-hole buttons. Feldgrau, green, gray, khaki, olive
or natural in color.

Canteen: Original, post war, or reproduction canteen w/wool cover, with or without
correct cup. Aluminum preferred. "No blue covers allowed."

Entrenching Tool: Straight or folding type. Original, reproduction, or properly

converted "foreign" (Swiss) tools.

Entrenching Tool Holder: Original or reproduction black leather or web appropriate to

style of entrenching tool. Brown leather acceptable for early war impressions.
Equipment Straps: Original or reproduction black leather or web. Brown leather
acceptable for early war impressions.

Gas Mask Canister: Original or reproduction war era canister preferred. Pre/early war
acceptable but not recommended. (Gas mask optional)

Gas Sheet Bag: Original or reproduction "Heer" type.

Identification Disc: Reproduction with identification number and Kompanie. (See Unit
Commander)

Mess Tin: Original, reproduction, post-war West German, East German or combination
there of (To achieve the proper impression.)

Shelter Quarter/Zeltbahn: Original or reproduction standard "splinter pattern"

Zeltbahn. One required, two �strongly� recommended. The recommendation of two
zelts per member, allows two unit members to erect one, four man zelt tent for
sleeping/camping/public display purposes.)

Y-Straps: Original, reproduction, or �properly� converted Czech, Austrian, or West

German with D-rings and correct WWII hardware. Brown leather acceptable for early
war impressions. Converted Y-Straps with "Stitch holes" are not acceptable.

Weapons:
Rifle: "Preferred": Karbiner 98k: WWII German K98k (Mauser Rifle) with metal butt
plate and no wood behind the rear sight. This is the standard five round, bolt action
weapon of the German soldier.

Acceptable: Czech VZ-24, MP38, MP40 "Schmeisser", MP43, MP44, G43, K43,
G33/40, MG34, MG42,

Pistol: P-38, P-08 (Luger), Belgian Browning 9mm High Power. Pistols are restricted to
Officers, NCO's of the rank of Unteroffiziere and above, Crew-served weapon
commanders (Field artillery), MG teams, Mortar teams and Sniper teams. The PP, PPK,
CZ24, and CZ27 are acceptable but not recommended.

Captured Weapons: French MAS 36, Russian Tokarev SVT-40, PPSh (Any variant),
Italian Berretta MP38a, MP38-42, MP38-44. Other WWII weapons such as Belgian,
Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, and French are acceptable with approval. Captured
weapons should be kept to a minimum and limited in use and numbers.

Other Weapons: Including, but not limited to: Original or reproductionGerman Stick
Grenade, Egg Grenade, Panzerfaust, Panzerschrek, Trench/Boot Knife, Magnetic
Mines, Flair pistol and cartridge carrier, etc, as common to the WWII German
Wehrmacht.
 K98 Mauser
Action Type: Bolt action
rifle

Magazine: 5 Round
stripper Clip with single
round feed

Caliber: 8mm Mauser

(7.9mm / 8x57)

Rifiling: 4 Groves with

right twist

Sights: Front - inverted v-

notch / Rear - Standard v-
notch with 2,000 meter
range

Stock: Solid Walnut or

Laminated Wood

Length: 1104.90mm

Weight: 4.037 kg +/-

G 33/40 Mountain Carbine
 Action Type: Bolt action
rifle

Magazine: 5 Round
stripper Clip with single
round feed

Caliber: 8mm Mauser

(7.9mm / 8x57)

Sights: Tangent leaf rear

sight graduated to 1000
meters

Stock: Solid Walnut or

Laminated Wood

Length: 993.14mm

Weight: 3.583 kg +/-

Gewehr 43
Action Type: Semi-
Automatic / Gas operated

Magazine: 10 round
Removable magazine

Caliber: 8mm Mauser

(7.9mm / 8x57)

Sights: Standard iron sights

Stock: Wood

Length:1130mm

Weight: 4.3998 kg
Mp40
 Action Type: Machine
Pistole / Blow back open
bolt

Magazine: 32 round
detachable box magazine

Caliber: 9x19 mm
Parabellum (9mm luger)

Sights: Hooded blade in

front and flip-up U-notch in
the rear

Stock: Folding Metal

Length:833.12mm

Weight: 3.9916 kg
Stg44
Action Type: Assault Rifle
/ Blow back open bolt

Magazine: 30 round
detachable box magazine

Caliber: 7.92x33mm Kurz

Sights: Adjustable sights in

the rear: V-notch in the
front with hooded post

Stock: Wood with Metal

butt-plate

Length: 939.8mm

Weight: 5.216 kg
Walter P38
 Action Type: Semi-
Automatic Pistol

Magazine: 8 round
detachable single-stack
magazine

Caliber: 7.65x22mm
Parabellum 9x19mm
Parabellum

Sights: Rear notch with

front blade post

Pistol Grip: Steel frame

with Wood or Bakelite
grips

Length: 215.9mm

Weight: .8 kg
Luger
Action Type: Semi-
Automatic Pistol

Magazine: 8 round
detachable box magazine

Caliber: 7.65x22mm
Parabellum 9x19mm
Parabellum

Sights: Standard iron sights

Pistol Grip: Steel frame

with Wood or Bakelite
grips

Length: 222.250mm

Weight: 0.8709 kg
Maschinengewehr 34 (Mg34)
 Action
Type:Maschinengewehr /
Blow back open bolt

Magazine: 50/200-round
belts or 75-round drum
magazine

Caliber: 7.92x57mm
Mauser

Sights: Standard iron sights

in the front / rear-adjustable
sight

Stock: Wood or Bakelite

Length: 1219.20mm

Weight: 12.111 kg
Maschinengewehr 42 (Mg42)
Action
Type:Maschinengewehr /
Blow back open bolt

Magazine: 50 round drum

carrier or 250+ round belt

Caliber: 7.92x57mm
Mauser

Sights: Standard iron sights

in the front / rear-adjustable
sight

Stock: Metal

Length:1219.20mm

Weight: 11.567 kg
Panzerfaust (tank fist)
 Panzerfaust klein

Weight: 3.2205
kgLength: 985.520mmRan
ge: 30.1 metersExplosive
content: 400g

Panzerfaust 30

*Same as the Panzerfaust

klein but with a larger
warhead*

Weight: 3.2205
kgLength: 985.520mmRan
ge: 30.1 meters

Panzerfaust 60

Weight: 5.8967
kgLength: 985.520mmRan
ge: 60.35 meters

Panzerfaust 100

Weight: 5.8967
kgLength: 985.520mmRan
ge: 100.5 meters
Panzerschreck (Tank shocker)
Caliber: 88mm

Length: 1640mm

Range: 150m

Weight: 11kg (empty)

Rocket projectile
weight:3.3 kg

Images courtesy of Wikipedia

 Beretta MP38a
Action
Type: Semi Auto
or Full Auto /
Blow back open
bolt

Magazine: 10, 20,

30 or 40 round

Caliber: 9x19mm
Parabellum

Sights: Iron sights

Stock: Wood

Length: 800mm

Weight: 3.3 kg
Beretta 38/42
MP738 (i)
Action
Type: Semi Auto
or Full Auto /
Blow back open
bolt

Magazine: 10, 20,

30 or 40 round

Caliber: 9x19mm
Parabellum

Sights: Iron sights

Stock: Wood

Length: 800mm

Weight: 3.3 kg
PPSh-41
MP717(r)(7.62) / MP41(r) (9mm)
 Action
Type:Submachine
gun / Blow back
open bolt

Magazine: 35-
round box
magazine 71-
round drum
magazine

Caliber: 7.62x25
mm Tokarev

Sights: Iron sights

200-300 meters

Stock: wood

Length: 843mm

Weight: 3.62 kg
+/-
SVT-40
SIG.259(r)
Action
Type: Semi-
automatic rifle /
Gas-operated,
tilting bolt

Magazine: 10-
round detachable
box magazine

Caliber:7.62x54
mmR

Sights: Iron sights

Stock: Wood

Length:1226 mm
 Weight: 3.855 kg
PPS-43
MP719 (r)
Action Type: Full
auto / Blow back
open bolt

Magazine: Feed
system 35-round
detachable box
magazine

Caliber: 7.62x25
mm Tokarev

Sights: Sights
Flip rear sight,
fixed blade front
sight

Stock: Metal
Folding stock

Length:906.78m
m

Weight: 3.03 kg
MAS-36 (Gewehr 242(f))
 Action
Type: Bolt action
rifle

Magazine: 5 Rd
internal magazine

Caliber: 7.5mm x
54mm

Sights: Large
Aperture (rear) &
Post (front)

Stock: Laminated
wood stock

Length: 1,020
mm

Weight: 3.7 kg
+/-
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Optional Equipment and Uniforms:

A-Frame: Original or reproduction web A-frame with correct leather/web straps,
hooked" D-ring hardware and material. Green, olive or late war Khaki in color. (The A-
Frame is a web and leather frame used to secure the zeltbahn (shelter quarter), mess tin,
blanket and A-Fame bag to the Y-Straps.)

A-Frame Combat Assault Bag: Original or reproduction WWII German combat

assault bag. Khaki-green, green, or natural color. (The Combat Assault Bag was used to
hold personal items like socks, hygiene items and maybe a spare shirt.)

Ammo Cans: Original or post war German steel or aluminum 8mm Ammo cans.
Painted Feldgrau preferred, Panzer Gray or Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow) acceptable.

Butter Dish: Original or post-war bakelite or plastic butter dish of any color.

Camouflage Uniform: Reproduction Splinter pattern in cotton or HBT (Herring Bone

Twill) tunic and trousers. M40 or M42 style.
Cold Weather Uniform: Original or reproduction Mouse
Gray, Splinter or Tan & Water, reversible to white,
Insulated parka and/or trousers.
Comb: Original or post-war aluminum or rubber comb.
D-ring belt loops: Reproduction D-ring belt loop for
hanging extra equipment. Black leather or web
recommended. Brown leather is acceptable for early war
impressions.
Eating utensils: Original or reproduction folding "Spork"
eating utensil strongly preferred. West or East German
officer style utensils are acceptable.
Esbit Stove: Original or post-war Esbit stove made of
aluminum or steel.
Field Compass: Original or approved post-war hand
compass in Bakelite. Restricted to Officers, NCO's of the
rank of Unteroffiziere and above, Crew-served weapon
commanders (Field artillery), MG teams, Mortar teams
and Sniper teams.
Field Glasses: Original or period 6X30 binoculars with
strap. Restricted to Officers, NCO's of the rank of
Unteroffiziere and above, Crew-served weapon
commanders (Field artillery), MG teams, Mortar teams
and Sniper teams.
Flashlight: Original or original style Wehrmacht
flashlight strongly preferred. Czech and East German are
acceptable.
Gloves: Reproduction or approved post-war mouse gray
gloves.
Heer Paybook (Heer Soldbuch): Reproduction Heer
soldbuch with photograph and personal information
inside.
Helmet Cover: Original or reproduction Splinter or Tan
and Water helmet cover or natural color helmet net.
Implements Bag: Reproduction bag from reputable
supplier.
K98k Cleaning Kit: Original Mauser cleaning kit with
appropriate hardware and tools.
Lightweight Uniform: Reproduction Reed Green HBT
(Herring Bone Twill) tunic and trousers. M42 or M43
style. The M40 style is acceptable but not recommended.
Map Case: Original or reproduction German WWII map
cases. Restricted to Officers, NCO's of the rank of
Unteroffiziere and above, Crew-served weapon
commanders (Field artillery), MG teams, Mortar teams
and Sniper teams.
Machine Gun Pouch: Original or approved reproduction
MG 34/42 machine gun pouch. MG gunner only.
Mortar Gunners Kit: Original or reproduction Mortar
Gunners kit. Mortar Gunner only.
Overcoat (Mantle or Great Coat): M40 style
reproduction or fully converted and dyed Swedish or
Swiss wool overcoat with correct pebbled buttons. M36
style is acceptable for early war impressions
Pocket Knife: Original or post-war reproduction
pocketknife of European origin.
Razor: Original or approved post-war razor. Safety or
straight style.
Rucksack: Original, reproduction, or properly converted
West German, Czech, Austrian or "NATO" type Rucksack
(backpack), with/without shoulder straps. Original
German WWII (Pony) Fur Flapped Tornister backpacks,
with/without shoulder straps, are also acceptable.
Scarf: Reproduction or approved post-war mouse gray
scarf. Off color scarves must be approved before use.
Smock: Reproduction Splinter or Tan and Water smock of
cotton duck material.
Socks: Reproduction (w/size rings) or post-war mouse
gray wool socks. Two pairs recommended.
Tent: Four or eight man tent made from splinter
pattern Shelter Quarters or Zeltbahns preferred. Square
Swiss Zeltbahns made into an eight man tent is acceptable.
Other pattern tents must be approved by authenticity
board.
Tent Accessories, Shelter Quarter/Zeltbahn Pole Set:
Three or four original, reproduction or Swiss poles in gray
or Splinter canvas bag with period aluminum or steel tent
stakes (3 to 4). Cotton or hemp rope for shelter tie-down.
Toothbrush: Original or reproduction 40's style
toothbrush.
Toque: Reproduction or approved post-war mouse gray
toque.
Winter Over-Whites: Original or reproduction WWII
German white hooded cover and/or trousers, and/or helmet
cover. �With approval�, American, Swedish or Swiss
white hooded cover and/or trousers, and/or helmet cover
are also acceptable.
Wool Blanket: Reproduction field hospital blanket
strongly recommended. Mouse gray, Italian, or striped
gray wool blankets are acceptable.
** "Stop Gap": The term "Stop Gap" refers to: "The use of an item on a temporary
basis until a suitable, correct replacement item can be obtained. "Stop Gap" items
are not to be used on a permanent basis.

Note: Any and all uniforms, weapons, basic field gear and optional equipment
are subject to review by the Unit Commander and/or Authenticity Board and
subject to approval.

Vendors: Below is a list of acceptable, recommended vendors of original and

reproduction military items.

1944 Militaria: http://www.1944militaria.com 856-358-4032

At The Front: http://atthefront.com/ 866-213-3946 /

Bill Bureau's Militaria: http://www.stby.com/bbm/ 508-543-8315

Blitzkrieg Military Supply http://www.blitzkriegmilitary.com/ 763-263-1263

Bunker Militaria: http://bunkermilitaria.com/ 713-771-1127

Da' Fat Boy: http://www.dafatboy.com/orderinfo/orderinfo.html,

Dutchies Militaria: http://www.dutchiesmilitaria.com/

Grigsby Militaria: http://www.grigsbymilitaria.com/ 931-537- 9165

Landser Outfitters: http://www.landser.com/ 949-305-1973

 Lost Battalions: http://www.lostbattalions.com/index.html 972-690-1945

SM Wholesale: http://smwholesale.com/ 323-804-7635

Soldat FHQ: http://www.soldat.com/ 406-293-9630

Traders of the Lost Surplus: http://www.totls.com/IE_index.html 760-329-6964

Trident Militaria: http://www.tridentmilitary.com/ 724-784-0400

Western European Products (Wephaus):http://www.wephaus.com/index.php 601-795-

8094

World Wide Military Exchange: http://www.wwmeinc.com/ 630-761-4004

WWII Quartermaster Depot: http://www.ww2quartermasterdepot.com312-884-0050

(Or check with the unit Supply Clerk)

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