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Because there was oodles of the stuff found in warehouses! When Italy surrendered, in 1943, a ton of different types of material was taken and used for uniform manufacture all over Germany - for example the steel grey Officers quality wool cloth that you often see in SS officers' uniforms and caps. The camo, used by Italy, was also made use of and the HJ division, formed late in the war, was alloted the camo as there was little else available at that time. They were the main users, but photos also show Army units occasionally wearing odds and ends of it.

Bigfoot definitely knows

there is 100% no best camo depending on where you are your camo can differ depending where you are

@@venomi6862 VC Forces supposedly found the Americans camouflage funny and useless did more towards giving away positions then hiding them

by hand i understand. but i need proof its not sending them off to be done

The sumpftarn smocks have hoods, well some of them

There was often no collar because the garments were designed to be worn over the uniform tunic and the collar of that would show, along with the wearer's rank etc.

@@robertstallard7836 understood- good explanation - but i still prefer a Smock with a hood an Collar - lets assume those were the first smocks ... best regards

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Colors always varied. It was all dependent on how the dyes would mix, set, and finish. But they always stayed greens,browns, and blacks.

@@TheReenactorsGuide ah ok, thank you for informing me 😁

It depends on being paratroopers or not

@@Mr.Skeleton. what

First model ones did, they got removed in a later run produced.

@@TheReenactorsGuide thank you for answering , last question ,did they wear dot44 tunic with crusher visor cap?

@@yusufbricks855 sometimes. Depends on the rank of the soldier. Usually above Uscha. could hypothetically wear dots and a crusher, i’ve seen probably 4 photos of guys in Dots and a crusher.

Only the first runs got shoulder boards until they made sleeve ranks for the camo uniforms . Makes sense cause you want the camoflage effect at all . Sleeve rank made in Green and matched the pea dot . Oakleaf was earlier camo . Pea dot came in 1944 and was meant to be an all season camo pattern . Greetings from Germany

Seconds usually have missing button holes and unaligned buttons both are easy fixes imo with the right tools.

it is worth it , i bought 4 Zeltbahn and mad ea whole tent . looks totally stunning ! If you buy Zeltbahn only chose one distributor to make sure they fit . I got mine from Nestof , Outstanding quality

I’m perfectly fine, just a lack of proper recording equipment. I don’t have any fancy cameras for recording so my 32gb IPhone won’t cut it lol.

@@TheReenactorsGuide Just to clarify is it the 'M40 Overprint' from SMWholesale?

@@erwinrommel4229 It’s their earlier variant. The non-overprinted.

@@TheReenactorsGuide oh okay, thanks.

Inked fabric usually tends to rub off exposing the white. Dyed fabric does not do this. It remained dyed but of course will have highlights due to wear points.

Know it's been a year and that's basically necro'ing this, but yeah. Best way to test is get some el cheapo airsoft brand camo, preferably a not so common pattern and actual gear. Having a bag from Invader Gear (aka Airsoft gear brand) some of the parts on it that are in contact with the body started fading fast and going towards white instead of the colour just going more muted gradually. Used this backpack mostly for hiking or as my bag for going airsoft. But in two hikes the part touching my back started wearing out. I guess you do indeed get what you pay for hahaha

I’m barely colorblind lol. But it really is like 1 shade of green.

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ATF

100% correct. ATF is the most accurate reproducer out there. All his product is backed with data, research and experience. The people that whine about ATF have never gone to his website to read up on the effort the put into their product.

My M38 Palm was my first smock I ever bought, it has seen mud, rain, snow and sunshine. I got it covered with mud before then next event all of it washed off with rain. I’ve since upgraded it for a Nordhaus 1/2 M38. Same with my M42 which is now a Nordhaus 5/6 M42.

Waffen ss Camouflage are not dirty in ww2, go look original pictures

Nordhaus

@@TheReenactorsGuide but i cant buy it why

That’s cool. There’s lots of places.

If you email me photos I can probably try to authenticate my email is elderbrooma@gmail.com

Nhtk.shop or look up ‘nordhaus’ on facebook.

I recommend using fabric softener and a hot hot wash cycle (whites cycle) it’ll help soften it. Just allow it to hang/air dry

His stuff is very limited.

@@TheReenactorsGuide yes, did some digging. A Dillon smock is virtually unobtainable. Congratulations on owning one.

@@billb89 they're not unobtainable, just have to be in the Facebook group and he gives a heads up when they're coming out. After that it's just waiting and hope you're faster than other people. Just got my 2nd smock a few days ago

Limited runs & drops mainly.

Thank you!

Grey blends in pretty much anywhere. The absence of color makes it stand out less to the eye because cone receptors aren't activated

They had a grey and brown pattern early on in Poland etc. That was later simplified to solid grey in ‘40-42. Tan was used as the base from ‘43 and units were supposed to add green and brown paint on top to fit the local environment. Grey was definitely considered a camouflage colour at the time and had been in use for uniforms since at least the early 19th century. Most of their enemies also used green tanks, so there could be some identification reasons for choosing grey. At least in infantry uniforms, they considered looking distinct from your enemies important.

I’m thinking about doing some hand applied fabric dye to my SS smock. Any brand you can recommend would be much appreciated.

@@billb89 I use something called PROCION MX dye. It’s a reactive dye so you’ll need to acquire Soda Ash too. It’s pretty good stuff….just experiment around on a piece of scrap until you get what you’re looking for, as far as shade and darkness. You can also add dye thickener as well. Hope that helps 🙂

@@kurtwk Thank you.

Mainly 12th ‘HJ’ & 6th ‘Nord’

Super baggy. NH ones are chest size 56 about. I’d say for SMW order an XL for ATF order a large. Smocks were originally very large and only one size. If I hunted i’d wear mine for hunting.

@@TheReenactorsGuide sorry but not sure what NH is, and I think i would like it a bit closer fit, but I guess that would come with the clothes I wear under it? Thanks for the quick response!

@@ethanfranklin5258 NH means nordhaus. But smocks were mean’t to be worn over the gear, clothing, etc. so take that into account they’re HUGE

@@TheReenactorsGuide ok thanks! I think I'll definitely be getting either an oak or palm camo from SMW

@@ethanfranklin5258 planetree is king. But to each their own.

Agreed, colors are a big thing but since originals varied so much it’s within the realm of possibility, can’t say the same for what I heard of the newest runs.

Unknown Stahlhelm at least it’s not from Epic

TheReenactorsGuide what?

@@TheReenactorsGuide you didn’t answer me question

@@Moonlight.Deadite yup, same.

@@TheReenactorsGuide huhh