The DDR reenacted

[Dag]

Yes, That flag was the real deal!

I doubt it was/is genuine/original. There is not enough detail to see to say it is a Truppenfahne.


Dag

[cruff]

The flag was most certainly a real one, I'll see If I can get a better picture of it. Chris

[NVayesterday]

Is anyone going to the Jefferson Barracks Living history Weekend, 25-27 April In St. Louis MO.? We are going to set up a NVa/Kampfgruppen display. Join us if possible!

[Klaus1989]

After almost a year, my NVA kit is still not complete, but better than last time I showed photos. I will "reenact" NVA later photo.

Currently this is my field gear set-up for late 1970s-early '80s Motorised Rifles Unteroffizier. I know AK74 pouch is incorrect - having difficulty finding AKM version.

regards
Klaus

[cruff]

I wasn't able to get a better pic of the NVA truppenfahne yet but here is a pic of my NVA kit. Chris
http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ent=NVAKIT.jpg

[iannima]

Wow!! Is that a genuine split cuff tunic? With subdued insignia apparently. What about the gasmask bag? Is it Russian? Very very nice in any case!

[cruff]

The split cuff tunic is one that I made for reenacting use. The gas mask bag is a Soviet WWII hand-me-down as is the Nagant rifle and ammo pouch. I'll try to get some more pics up soon. Chris

[Klaus1989]

How did you make the splitcuff tunic? I have always been interested in putting together 1950s NVA kit.

regards
Klaus

[cruff]

I made it from an old ragged out dark collar tunic and pair of trousers. It serves well for an early style field tunic. It turned out very well. I based it off of detailed pictures of original split cuff tunics. The real ones are very tough to find! Chris

[Garron]

hey guys,

I'm thinking of putting together a 1980's NVA set up, Private, Motorised Infantry,
I don't know much about the NVA,
can anyone give me a rough list of equipment i'm going to need?

thanks

[iannima]

A list might be difficult... Would this photograph help? At least to get you started?



Incidentally I notice that you are based in Wales. Will you be coming to Beltring this July?

[Klaus1989]

hey guys,

I'm thinking of putting together a 1980's NVA set up, Private, Motorised Infantry,
I don't know much about the NVA,
can anyone give me a rough list of equipment i'm going to need?

thanks

Check out my photo in next post. Shows basic fieldgear setup for motorised rifles in 1970s-early '80s. NVA adopted AK74 in 1980s and some items changed slightly. In my setup, M59 bayonet for AKM and older pattern y-straps and shovel carrier are used. Mag pouch should be for AKM as well but harder to find.

For mid-late 1980s, fieldgear include:
- grey web belt
- grey web y-straps
- entrenching tool with grey plastic-leather carrier
- AK74 magazine pouch
- canteen
- bayonet for AK74
- chemical suit
- rubberised gasmask bag w/ SchM41 gas mask

regards
Klaus

[Klaus1989]

Very basic schematic labeling of fieldgear setup I posted earlier. Just research the period you are interested in to be correct. btw Ak74 mag pouch is wrong for this set-up.



1 - chemical suit w/ carrying bag (Schutzanzug mit Tragetasche)
2 - y-straps (Tragegestell)
3 - belt (Koppel)
4 - magazine pouch (Magazintasche)
5 - entrenching tool (Klappspaten)
6 - canteen (Feldflasche)
7 - bayonet (Seitengewehr)
8 - SchM41 gasmask w/ carrying bag (SchM41 Gasmaske mit Tragebüsche)

[Garron]

Thanks Klaus and iannima,

No I don't think i'm going to Beltring, i'm in university an money going to be tight over the summer unless I find a job.

I saw this on ebay, what is it?



So far I have, the belt and waterbottle... its not much but a start

Thanks

Garron

[Klaus1989]

That is a Sturmgepäck (assault pack). Either Teil 1 or 2 (possibly 2 but Matteo will know ). The grey things are y-straps - those are the model you will need. The pack clips onto them (y-straps detachable but frequently sold with pack) and is left in transport. Either zeltbahn (Teil 1) or wool blanket (Teil 2) is worn strapped to pack.

regards
Klaus