Step-By-Step: EZ Start

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If you are literally brand new to this, this page is designed to make it easy for you to build your impression "step by step." Links to the major vendors are included as you go. This is for a wool "M36"-based impression. Vendors selected represent the above average or better tier in authenticity, production quality and availability. This does not mean you can't find better for cheaper-- these are just the most consistent at all three criteria. These are not meant to be an endorsement of vendors; we do business with all of them for many items and our experience shows that all of them have been acceptable for virtually any item you'll need to get started. As you become more discriminating over time, you may end up favoring some over others, depending on the item.

​Step 1: Clothing

 TUNIC www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gum36t.htm                                                      Alternative: www.gavinmilitaria.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_36_98&products_id=29
           Collar Litzen (1 pair) mantheline.com/product/m36-raised-collar-litzen/
                 or Folded unmounted www.kelsmilitary.com/product/GCT-025.html
           Breast Eagle (1) www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/guim36wool.htm
           Shoulderboards (1 pair) Early war light green www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gihemsb.htm           
           Insignia Alternative: Insignia Set www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gihemset.htm
           Belt Hooks (4) www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/guabh.htm
     

TROUSERS  www.hikishop.com/ww2-german-mountain-troops-m36-field-grey-wool-pants-t2-top-p-1061.html
Alternative: www.gavinmilitaria.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_36_98&products_id=22
           Suspenders wwiisoldier.com/product/german-hosentrager-wwii-suspenders-reproduction/
           Gemaschen
                  Wool Puttee ankle wraps (Wickelgemaschen) 
www.kukreplika.cz/products/ob409-ovinovacky-pro-horske-myslivce-puttees-for-gebirgsjager-gebirgamaschen/                   
                  Alternative: Canvas buckled ankle wraps (if puttees unavailable)
                  www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gbgait.htm

SHIRT
           Service shirt www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gussgr.htm
          www.kelsmilitary.com/product/GUI-001.html
           “Tank” undershirt (no t-shirts)  wwiisoldier.com/product/german-sport-shirt/

SWEATER  www.1944militaria.com/German_WWII_M36_V_Neck_Sweater_p/rpvnswt.htm
                
BOOTS
          Mountain boots
         
          www.wehrmacht-shoes.com
 
          www.koutny-cz.cz/en/horske-bergschuhe-gebirgsjaeger 

          Mr. Roccon of Italy email jager2g@hotmail.com for next steps         

          Low boots www.hessenantique.com/Low_Boots_with_hobnails_w_Heavy_Duty_Soles_p/2118029.htm

HAT (Bergmutz, not an M43) Email jager2g@hotmail.com for the vendor contact. We have these custom made for us. 
 
Step 2: Equipment

  1. Belt (2) (Enlisted) www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gfgeembe.htm
  2. Buckle (2) (Enlisted) www.kelsmilitary.com/product/GBB-003.html
  3. Ammo Pouches (1 Pair) (K-98 Rifle) www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/ggk98s.htm
  4. Bread Bag www.kelsmilitary.com/product/GFG-001.html
  5. Mess Kit (with strap) www.atthefrontshop.com/category_s/165.htm
  6. Spork (or some variation of untensils) www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gpspork.htm
  7. Canteen (1 liter mountain preferred) www.kelsmilitary.com/product/GFG-050-E.html
  8. Gas mask can (with green bag for cape) www.kelsmilitary.com/category/GasMaskAccessories.html
  9. Helmet www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/ghrhm42.htm
 
 Step 3: Weapons
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  1. Bayonet (K-98) www.atthefrontshop.com/category_s/174.htm
  2. Rifle (K-98)
 
Step 4: Camp and Kaserne

  1. Bedding
          Wool blanket (any grey wool plain blanket is fine) www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/gprblan.htm
          Alternative cheaper blanket www.hessenantique.com/Grey_Wool_Blanket_New_p/rc10249.htm
          White sheet set for “twin” (Wal Mart, Target, etc)
          Pillow (Wal Mart, Target, etc)
          Blue checked duvet set (none available). The homespun cotton navy plaid fabric can be obtained at                         JoAnn Fabric and you can make your own www.joann.com/homespuns-45in/3526886.html

    2. Wooden stool or wooden folding chair (check antique shops for chairs)
          This is a well-made Schemel www.krautgear.com/WWII-German-Schemel_p_152.html

Step 5: Mountaineering (other than the rucksack, these items are mainly for display in the hobby)

  1. Anorak
  2. Rucksack www.atthefrontshop.com/product_p/ggrgeb.htm
  3. Ice Axe
  4. Piton Hammer
  5. Pitons
  6. Crampons
  7. Snow shoes
  8. Skis