Nachrichtenhelferin uniform - some questions
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:40 pm
I have managed to convince my other half to start joining our re-enactment events, and she is now the very proud owner of a Heer Nachrichtenhelferin (NH) uniform. For headgear, she has the NH side cap with the Blitz patch.
Some questions though:
- Were the NH ever issued with greatcoats, and - if yes - what insignia was worn on it? Shoulder boards in signals yellow, Heer breast eagle, NH cuff title - which was worn? We frequently attend early-morning shows at our local air force base, and the winter mornings have proved that the woolen NH uniforms are a bit thin on their own...
- Were the NH ever issued with a stahlhelm? I acquired a small M40 lid some time ago, and was on the verge of selling it on when I realized that it might work for the NH impression - but only if it was realistically issued. I have seen some photos of Luftschutz helferinne wearing helmets, so I guess there was no taboo against them wearing steel lids.
Some information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Some questions though:
- Were the NH ever issued with greatcoats, and - if yes - what insignia was worn on it? Shoulder boards in signals yellow, Heer breast eagle, NH cuff title - which was worn? We frequently attend early-morning shows at our local air force base, and the winter mornings have proved that the woolen NH uniforms are a bit thin on their own...
- Were the NH ever issued with a stahlhelm? I acquired a small M40 lid some time ago, and was on the verge of selling it on when I realized that it might work for the NH impression - but only if it was realistically issued. I have seen some photos of Luftschutz helferinne wearing helmets, so I guess there was no taboo against them wearing steel lids.
Some information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.