The Gray Fleld Uniform of the
zerman ArTrTmYy
Translated by Edward K. Parker
The Imperial Cabinet order o£ 23 February 1910 and the
Executive Decree authorized by it on 12 March 1910
introducred into the Gernan Army a new field-gray uniform
(gray-green unifcoım for Jäger and Schützen}. This is in
addition to the present uniform, which is to be retained.
on what ocsasions the dark blue or fleld-gray unlform
will be worn is given in the unlform regulations published
at the same time, which is the exclusive authority and is
shown below:
The dark blue uniform must be worn {under tle
designation "dark blus uniform" all previous types of
uniforms are to be understood):
a) For parades, |
b) On garrison quard duty,
©) In churceh,
dj In law court, |
el) For "walking out" and social affairs.
The fleld-gray uniform must be worn:
a) In tlie £fleld,
b} In all battles or field exercises agaitıst an
spponent wearing a nore differentiating uniform
than just a tag.
Ä For all other occasions, the decision whether the dark
blue or fileld-gray uniform will be worn 15 left to the local
command. |
Description of the
oOorccflcers'! Field unIl£orm
In the following instructions, everything is forbidden
which makes the officer's- uniform appear as such, it must be
exactly the color of the troop's unifcrms and it is
especially important that it not appear brighter than
theires. |
The waffenrock (military blouse}.
General
The Waffenrock is of the same cut as that of the
troops. It must fit comfortably so that underwear can be
worn under it. The coat tail must cover half the seat for
mounted officers hut all of the seat for dismounted
officers, reaching 10.5 em below the crotch.
The Waffenrock is closed by a row of 8 dull crowned
buttons which have been gilded or silvered.
In the lower front part oE the coat are two angled
pockets cut in a curve with covering £laps, rounded at the
Frage - 23
