Großdeutschland Late-war Impression
Jun 11, 2011 17:12:23 GMT -5
Post by sgttom on Jun 11, 2011 17:12:23 GMT -5
Here is my Late-war Großdeutschland impression that I am working on. I was invited into a reenacting unit that portrays the Großdeutschland, that is why I am doing it.
Pictures
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09573.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09575.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09574.jpg
Tired
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09577-1.jpg
Gear List:
M43 Tunic and Trousers- Ant-Z military
Service Shirt- Post-war lookalike
Belt and Buckle- Surplus shop unknown brand
Breadbag- Post-war converted
K98 Bayonet- Fieldwerks rubber
K98 Scabbard- Hessen Antique
K98 pouches- Custom made
Canteen, cup, and cover- Not sure what brand
Low boots- Swiss converted
M35 Helmet- Original with post-war liner
Mauser Kar98- Wartime, mixed serial numbers, dated 1938
I know I need a haircut ;D. I will get one before the next event.
I put my breadbag on the left instead of right which I will fix next time I wear my impression. I still need to dye the breadbag green as it is post-war. I know they came in a lot of different colors but I want to do the norm.
I replaced my officer eagle with an enlisted one.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09602.jpg
I got a new helmet and this time it fits! It looks a little small on me but I guess that doesn't matter. The liner appears to be post-war. I think I could just convert it by putting 5 holes on each liner strap. I will also paint it in the Late-war scheme.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09600.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09601.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09599-1.jpg
Here are the custom K98 pouches. I bought them used off of someone on here. The person said they were custom made by a leather smith if I remember correctly.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09596.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09597.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09598.jpg
Here's the Swiss boots. They are not perfect even after the converting but they only cost me $60 altogether. They will do for now.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09555.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09554.jpg
Lastly here is the Kar98 I just purchased.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09579.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09580.jpg
1938 Date
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09582.jpg
Other markings
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09588.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09585.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09584.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09583.jpg
It was missing the metal spring peice.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09591.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09594.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09593.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09590.jpg
Look like an ok price for $380? The bore is reasonably shiny and I can see the rifling clearly, if that means anything.
Anyways I still have a long ways to go before I can call myself done. All comments and such are welcome.
Pictures
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09573.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09575.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09574.jpg
Tired
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09577-1.jpg
Gear List:
M43 Tunic and Trousers- Ant-Z military
Service Shirt- Post-war lookalike
Belt and Buckle- Surplus shop unknown brand
Breadbag- Post-war converted
K98 Bayonet- Fieldwerks rubber
K98 Scabbard- Hessen Antique
K98 pouches- Custom made
Canteen, cup, and cover- Not sure what brand
Low boots- Swiss converted
M35 Helmet- Original with post-war liner
Mauser Kar98- Wartime, mixed serial numbers, dated 1938
I know I need a haircut ;D. I will get one before the next event.
I put my breadbag on the left instead of right which I will fix next time I wear my impression. I still need to dye the breadbag green as it is post-war. I know they came in a lot of different colors but I want to do the norm.
I replaced my officer eagle with an enlisted one.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09602.jpg
I got a new helmet and this time it fits! It looks a little small on me but I guess that doesn't matter. The liner appears to be post-war. I think I could just convert it by putting 5 holes on each liner strap. I will also paint it in the Late-war scheme.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09600.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09601.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09599-1.jpg
Here are the custom K98 pouches. I bought them used off of someone on here. The person said they were custom made by a leather smith if I remember correctly.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09596.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09597.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09598.jpg
Here's the Swiss boots. They are not perfect even after the converting but they only cost me $60 altogether. They will do for now.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09555.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Impressions/DSC09554.jpg
Lastly here is the Kar98 I just purchased.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09579.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09580.jpg
1938 Date
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09582.jpg
Other markings
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09588.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09585.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09584.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09583.jpg
It was missing the metal spring peice.
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09591.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09594.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09593.jpg
i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/Weapons%20Folder/DSC09590.jpg
Look like an ok price for $380? The bore is reasonably shiny and I can see the rifling clearly, if that means anything.
Anyways I still have a long ways to go before I can call myself done. All comments and such are welcome.