Gear List for Newbies

[Thor]

Hey guys,

I'm new to German WWI and need to start acquiring gear and uniforms. Does anyone have a gear and uniform list that I can use to start putting together my impression?

Thanks,

Thor

[Tripower]

Dan Sutton (hwolf on the forum) is the IR23 authenticity officer and Im sure he'll point you to the best sources with a list. You might want to send him a PM or e-mail. Some basics that come to mind:

Uniform
(1) Tunic - early, mid or late war w IR 23 shoulder boards
(2) Trousers - stone gray or feldgrau
(3) M16 Helmet w/ liner and chinstrap
(3) Issue shirt
(4) suspenders
(5) jack boots (lw/ learther soles & hobnails - no rubber soles)
(6) Wool socks - several pairs
(7) Feldmutze - Infantry trimmed (field cap)

Gear
(1) M1898 G 98 Mauser
(2) Issue belt w/ Prussian buckle
(3) 2 ammo pouches
(4) E-tool w/ belt carrier
(5) "Butcher Blade" bayonet
(6) Breadbag
(7) Gas mask with cannister

Misc
(1) Stripper clips - Lots!
(2) 8mm blanks
(3) pocket knife
(4) Mess kit + spork

I'm sure there's more but this is a good starter. Maybe other's will add to the list. Marcus, once the list is complete this would make a great "sticky" topic.

[CRMichaelis]

Here is the list for new recruits that the Oklahoma JR23 put out years ago. It is followed up by detailed descriptions and lots of other helpful information.

Minimum Kit:
Field Cap
Tunic
Trousers
Trouser Suspenders
Issue Shirt
Boots or Field Shoes with Wrap Leggings
Rifle
Helmet
Equipment Belt
Buckle
Ammo Pouches
Bread Bag
Field Flask
Mess Kit
Spade
Spade Carrier
Gas Mask
Gas Mask Can with Carrier Straps
Bayonet and Scabbard
Bayonet Frog

Complete Kit (items issued to all German soldiers so should be included for proper impression):
Greatcoat
Knit Gloves
Backpack
Tent Poles, Pegs and Bag
Dog Tag with Cord
Soldbuch
Tent Section
Spork
Extra Gas Mask Filter w/Canvas Carrier
Trodle (bayonet knot)
Neck Stock

Other Items Commonly Carried:
Esbit Stove
Photos of family
Period Currency (small amounts)
Period Wallet
Lard Container
Clothing Brush
Sewing Kit
Pipe & Tobacco, Cigars, Chewing Tobacco, or Filterless Cigarettes
Watch (pocket watch was most common)

If anyone is interested PM me your address and I'll make a copy of the book for you. It was one of the first reference sources I got when I started WWI and I have found it invaluable. It goes into great detail but is in a concise format, so it's very handy.