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Post by VeeVee on May 18, 2008 19:07:49 GMT -5
Very nice GI!
Are the uniforms and gear originals or repros? How hard is it to find these items?
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Post by obaka on Nov 21, 2008 10:58:09 GMT -5
Hello!! I'm new to the forum but not to reenacting. I'm located in the central United States and am currently attemptint to put together a WW2 Swiss impression but have run into some problem areas. First there isn't much information around here as to what the standard equipment was for the Swiss soldier. Next problem is I cannot find anything on their rank structure or chevrons. Last is where can I get ahold of Swiss repro. or original uniforms and equipment? I currently have a uniform but I believe it to be a post war model as the collar and buttons don't seem correct, also the trousers do not have the black stripe down the outside seem. I also have a couple of helmets (one with a cover, one without), a canteen and cup, messkit. The backpack I have is a Grossenbacher Zurich 66 model is that a correct model for WW2? Please email me personally at Panzer34T@hotmail.com or post here. Thanks. Bob Starr
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Post by VeeVee on Nov 21, 2008 22:20:03 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Bob. I hope GI can check back in and help you out. -victor
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Post by gi on Nov 22, 2008 6:50:01 GMT -5
Yes i am back and i help gladly ! First a Link too my Swiss Equipment information Site. reenactorenforum.parlaris.com/ftopic2953.htmlRank structure is similar US pre 1926 or britisch Gefreiter: PFC............. Good Soldier sometimes Group leader Korporal : Corporal ........Function......... Group leader Wachtmeister : Sergeant........Function . Technical Platoon Leader. or Supply Sgt. Fourier: Sgt. Major........ Function for Food an Payment Feldweibel Sgt. Major........ Function for Material Supply and baracks |
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Post by obaka on Dec 5, 2008 9:44:36 GMT -5
GI danke for getting back with me on the rank and the other website. I'm used to US military structure, (fire team, squad, platoon, Company, etc) what was the bottom to top structure of the Swiss military?? Also what would have been the lowest level where you would find a cook? Once I get my impression together I will post some pics for everyone. Thanks again for all the help. Bob
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Post by RayAdillO on Dec 22, 2008 4:13:07 GMT -5
Hello gi, it looks to me like there is a resemblance between the Swiss Army uniform of 1943 and that of the Austro-Hungarian Army of WW1?   |
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