Uniforms & Equipment

Getting Started

A Basic Guide For Uniforms And Gear

As WWII reenactors, we make every effort to accurately portray the 1943-1945 American soldiers who served in Europe. For that reason, the unit only uses items that saw service in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.

Members are encouraged to remain consistent in their portrayal of a Infantry soldiers and members of Signal Photo Companies

In an effort to maintain consistency, items are listed in order here. Items, such as the M1945 pack system, should not be used along with other items that are models containing dates from the late war period.

Only approved ribbons and rank are worn. Decorations of valor are not displayed, unless you were actually awarded them in the service to our country.

Please contact the unit commander for guidance about any uniform component or piece of gear.

Uniforms

Field Uniforms:

*M1941 Jacket
*Enlisted Wool Overcoat, Mackinaw, or Winter Combat Jacket
(optional)
*Enlisted Wool Shirt (without epaulettes)
*OD or White T-shirt
*Wool Field Trousers
*Overseas Cap (with Infantry piping or plain)
*Wool Jeep Cap
*G.I. Toe Cap Service Shoes with Leggings
*M1 Steel Helmet with Liner
(Appropriate division markings must be applied to helmets)
*Khaki or Olive Web Trouser Belt with black open frame buckle
*Dark Blue Wool Brassard with correct insignia in white

Alternate Uniforms:

*M1943 Jacket
*M1943 Trousers
*HBT Jacket and Trousers
*M1943 Double-Buckle Boots

Dress Uniforms:

*Service Cap or Overseas Cap (plain or Infantry piping)
*Wool Shirt
*Tan Wool Necktie
*Wool Trousers
*Four Pocket Tunic
*"Ike" Jacket
*Appropriate footwear depending on uniform chosen

Appropriate rank insignia should be approved before applying to uniforms.

Equipment

*M1910 or M1928 Haversack with Meat Can Pouch (preferred)
*Meat Can (Mess Kit) & Utensils
*M1936 Pistol Belt & mag pouches (for a Carbine &/or .45 caliber Pistol)
*M1923 "10-Pocket" Cartridge Belt [for Springfield or M1 Garand Rifles\
*Canteen, Cup, & Carrier
*Carlisle Tin with Pouch
*M1910 T-Handle Shovel and/or M1943 Folding E-Tool
*Pick mattock, or Hatchet with appropriate carriers
*M1936 Musette Bag with general purpose strap
*M1936 Suspenders
*Bedroll [Wool blanket(s) or sleeping bag\
*Shelter Half Pup Tent (2 halves must have buttons as opposed to snaps)
*Personal Articles [Shaving kit, Playing Cards, etc\
*If you wear glasses, they must be period correct

All non-regulation period personal items must be approved by the unit commander before using at an event.

Weapons

*M1 Carbine (without bayonet lug)
*M1903A3 Springfield Rifle, Leather Sling
*M1 Garand Rifle, Leather or Web Sling
*M1928A1, M1 or M1A1 Thompson Submachine gun
*M3 Greasegun
*M1911 or M1911A1 Semi-Auto .45 caliber Pistol
[only to be carried by officers or photographers\
*Appropriate Bayonet for Springfield Rifles
*M3 Knife [if carrying a carbine\

Infantry regiments may carry additional weapons.

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