The vast majority of photos of Heer helmet covers, and those in collections on here show that Splinter A was the only pattern used for splinter helmet covers. There is a statement on the website German Helmets.com under Heer camo helmet covers (http://german-helmets.com/Camouflage...t%20Covers.htm) that states the following:
Soldiers serving with Luftwaffe field divisions often wore a blend of both Army and Waffen-SS varieties. An order dated 21 July 1942 stated that certain Luftwaffe troops be issued Waffen-SS patterned helmet covers. At the time, these were intended for men serving with the Brigade "Hermann Göring", which later became Division "Hermann Göring." A good number of helmet covers were produced in the field by supply personnel. These were issued to officers and men as needed. They were generally made from typical "Splinter-A" type camouflage material from zeltbahn tent quarters. Factory made examples were produced in "Splinter-B" material. The Splinter-A material is distinguishable from that of Splinter-B in that the pattern is much larger. Splinter-B material was reserved for uniform articles only which generally included padded winter jackets and pants, smocks, and other garments1.
I think that statement is misleading because it is under a Heer section. I am not aware of helmet covers in Splinter B for Heer troops, only Luftwaffe. Can anyone confirm factory Splinter B Heer helmet covers exists, or is this made up?
Soldiers serving with Luftwaffe field divisions often wore a blend of both Army and Waffen-SS varieties. An order dated 21 July 1942 stated that certain Luftwaffe troops be issued Waffen-SS patterned helmet covers. At the time, these were intended for men serving with the Brigade "Hermann Göring", which later became Division "Hermann Göring." A good number of helmet covers were produced in the field by supply personnel. These were issued to officers and men as needed. They were generally made from typical "Splinter-A" type camouflage material from zeltbahn tent quarters. Factory made examples were produced in "Splinter-B" material. The Splinter-A material is distinguishable from that of Splinter-B in that the pattern is much larger. Splinter-B material was reserved for uniform articles only which generally included padded winter jackets and pants, smocks, and other garments1.
I think that statement is misleading because it is under a Heer section. I am not aware of helmet covers in Splinter B for Heer troops, only Luftwaffe. Can anyone confirm factory Splinter B Heer helmet covers exists, or is this made up?
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