Waffen-SS combat units used various patterns from 1935 onwards. The SS camouflage patterns were designed by Johann Georg Otto Schick, a Munich art professor and then the director of the German camouflage research unit, [a] at the request of an SS Major, Wim Brandt. The Waffen-SS was the first branch of the German military to make use of camouflage smocks and helmet covers. The idea, conceived by Felix Steiner, had smocks in service as early as the invasion of Poland.
Zweiten Weltkrieg Reenactment. Gruppe der Deutschen WaffenSSSoldaten, in Dot Pattern
The German armed forces (Wehrmacht) were the first military to issue camouflage widely. Starting from 1932, all units received some camouflaged items. Between 1931 and 1945, the Germans created at least 14 different patterns and produced many of them in two or more colour variants. The ultimate guide to Camouflage Patterns When talking about military and tactical equipment, the topic of camouflage comes up sooner or later. One could go through the entire history of mankind, from every day hunting and survival, to the long history of wars and conflicts itself. Both the German Wehrmacht (Army) and the Waffen-SS were issued a wide vareity of camouflage uniforms during the war, with many of the German designs later having significant influence on the camouflage patterns adopted by other nations. The Erbsenmuster or pea pattern was one of a family of German World War II camouflage patterns, said to have been designed by Johann Georg Otto Schick, and first issued to the Waffen-SS in 1944. [1] The pattern had five colours, pale brown, dark brown, green, olive green and black, arranged as small rounded areas dotted over large irregular areas.
Jacket, M1944 Waffen SS camouflage SSRottenführer (UNI 13133)
Waffen-SS combat units used various patterns from 1935 onwards. The SS camouflage patterns were designed by Johann Georg Otto Schick, a Munich art professor and then the director of the German camouflage research unit, [lower-alpha 2] at the request of an SS Major, Wim Brandt. Full-color photographs show all major SS camouflage patterns in detail on both their autumn and spring sides. All the colors used are described in detail. The 388 pages of this book contain 1,095 color photos of original Waffen-SS camouflage pieces, 160 original B+W wartime photos and three original color photos. All of the Plane tree patterns had 3 colors per side of fabric, meaning 3 spring colors, and 3 fall colors. To print the pattern, the screens were laid on the fabric and dyes applied, the stencil restricting the dye only to the places where the stencil allowed. The 3 screens, when all combined, creating an 'interlocking' pattern, like a puzzle. Waffen-SS combat units used various patterns from 1935 onwards. The SS camouflage patterns were designed by Johann Georg Otto Schick, a Munich art professor and then the director of the German camouflage research unit, at the request of an SS Major, Wim Brandt.
Smock, M1940 lightweight reversible camouflage (oakleaf blurred variant) Waffen SS Imperial
There were 10 basic camouflaged patterns used by the Waffen-SS (and its former designation SS-VT) during the war, although only about four were used for the production of panzer uniforms. As promised Simon has put together a guide on how to paint German camouflage cloth. In this first part he looks at the Waffen SS Plane Tree and Oak Leaf patterns. Plane Tree A Major of an SS reconnaissance section was the first to suggest the Waffen SS be equipped with camouflage clothing.
Waffen-SS. Zeltbahn. camouflage. The SS started development of their own patterns in 1935 and the first regular designs appeared in 1936. Reversible camouflage smocks, helmet covers and shelter quarters were the first items to be issued. These early patterns were screen printed by hand, which did not allow large quantities of material to be. WAFFEN-SS CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS by WERNER PALINCKX Availability: In stock 75,00 € ENGLISH English. 388 pages. Hard cover. By WERNER PALINCKX This reference work provides a nice chronological overview of the camouflaged uniforms of the Waffen-SS in the period from 1936 to 1945.
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The Waffen-SS was the military branch of Himmler's SS force. They were ruthless and elite fighting forces. They had several camouflage patterns, the most com. Welcome to our collection of German World War II Uniforms and Camouflage. We offer a wide selection of authentically correct German uniforms and camouflage pattern uniforms for reenactors and collectors alike.
