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Post by Redeye on Nov 22, 2008 15:49:01 GMT -8
Sean, what are those boot wrap things the Germans where. You told me a couple times but I can remember. I have some green canvas that I might be able to fashion an ersatz set out of. If you can supply some good photos...close ups if possible, I might be in business.
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 22, 2008 17:01:54 GMT -8
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Post by Redeye on Nov 23, 2008 11:07:50 GMT -8
Thanks Sean!
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Post by leibermuster on Dec 11, 2008 8:48:31 GMT -8
Hi, I wanted to point out that the pair of gamaschen that are pictured on the ankle boots are post war and a lot of units will not accept them. They can be fixed by replacing the leather straps with a three hole (not five) tounge strap and with a leather keeper on the buckle (they have a metal one). Also notice the white stitching on the original pair, this is how they should be stitched.
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Post by Redeye on Dec 11, 2008 19:07:18 GMT -8
This is going to be a complicated hobby! LOL.
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 11, 2008 19:31:56 GMT -8
Yes, it can be. I included that second picture to show how they are worn, and the top picture to show how it was constructed.
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Post by Redeye on Dec 14, 2008 15:37:35 GMT -8
So aside from the high knee style boots, the paratrooper style are the only other type of high top boot?
Also, how do you guys wash your wool stuff?
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 14, 2008 18:33:01 GMT -8
The mountain troops had cool boots, but I think they were low as well.
You can brush it with a stiff brush, or I think its supposed to be hand wash. I actually toss my pants into the washer. NEVER EVER put them in the drier. Hang in a cool place to dry, not outside in the sun, except perhaps today. I think its 0 degrees outside now!
Klaus
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Post by nolareenactor on Dec 14, 2008 20:00:11 GMT -8
I washed my wool sweater in the washer but let it dry on its own. its supposed to get -45 degrees tonight with wind chill.  |
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Post by Otto on Dec 17, 2008 7:42:57 GMT -8
Klaus,
Does the 272nd accept the type of gemaschen that are shown? If not where can I get the right pair? I would like to get the stuff I need prior to returning to the states, I figured that would be easier to do. Then that way I could have it just in case someone needs extra stuff when I return. Thank you. (your friendly GI named Otto.) (Oh yea, your Holiday gifts are on the way I mailed them today, even though they might get there late.)
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 17, 2008 8:46:14 GMT -8
Herr Otto, On a temporary basis we do allow the post war gemaschen as you are building your kit to get you out in the field. But once you have your required gear we would expect you to replace with a more accurate version. Alternatly you can just get the more accurate one now.  Klaus |
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Post by nolareenactor on Dec 18, 2008 18:31:25 GMT -8
WHen did they start using low boots and gemaschen? Did they use jackboots throughout the whole war?
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 18, 2008 19:02:18 GMT -8
I think after the first year in russia they started to have leather shortages, and created the low boots. The jack boots were avaialble throught the war, but were a private purchase, and some units continued to recieve prefential treatment and continued to recieve them (SS).
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Post by nolareenactor on Dec 18, 2008 19:03:53 GMT -8
Ok, and the snow boots were used mostly in Russia? Or during the Bulge as well?
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Dec 18, 2008 20:53:55 GMT -8
I think there were several boots used in the winter, so not sure which you are refering to. I wore a pair recently, the lower half was leather, the top was felt, and it had a felt liner. Felt more like a big slipper.
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