Pioniers in Field Divisions
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Pioniers in Field Divisions
I was wondering if anyone has much knowledge on the Pionier Companies that were in the field Divisions
I would like to know a few things about them
Was this the shoulderbroads they used instead of the green while they were in a FD?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GERMAN-WWII-ORIG ... ~60_12.JPG
Also there role the same as any other Pionier ?
Uniform patches if any?
Weapons and Uniform
Thanks in Advance
I would like to know a few things about them
Was this the shoulderbroads they used instead of the green while they were in a FD?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GERMAN-WWII-ORIG ... ~60_12.JPG
Also there role the same as any other Pionier ?
Uniform patches if any?
Weapons and Uniform
Thanks in Advance
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It depends on the period really. not specifically certain about Engineers in FD. By convention for late war, black shoulderboards with unpiped Green Collar tabs would be the most likely setup.
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I guess with Pioners being not a popular Reenacting Choice and having them in a Field Division would be almost an untouched topic probably hasn't been done in reenacting before in depth.
As lack of information if any.
I do know they were in the 18th Field Division and probably others as well.
As lack of information if any.
I do know they were in the 18th Field Division and probably others as well.
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True. I am trying to introduce at least one pioneer from the company detachment with Brigade Ramcke in North afrika, in our group. There are some pictures in the Schiffer Book but very limited.
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great idea doing a Ramcke one
I have thought about it as well but im doing a Ramcke Medic first and Ramcke Pionier later
Just thought a Pionier in Field Division would be something different
If you get someone doing it I would love to see a few Photo's
I have thought about it as well but im doing a Ramcke Medic first and Ramcke Pionier later
Just thought a Pionier in Field Division would be something different
If you get someone doing it I would love to see a few Photo's
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both are important. Although we secured a medic first, then we started focusing on the pioneer.
I've managed to find the large bags for the pioneers. A round the neck grenade bag would fit well in this scenario, armed with an mp40, some large wire cutters and mine detector. All were used by pioneers
I've managed to find the large bags for the pioneers. A round the neck grenade bag would fit well in this scenario, armed with an mp40, some large wire cutters and mine detector. All were used by pioneers
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yeah I have been on the hunt for grenade bags around the neck.
best to make them up yourself with a couple of sand bags
best to make them up yourself with a couple of sand bags
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Nope. Grenade pouches used in North Africa were not made of tan material. They were either the green and blue variants. Tan grenade pouches, if any, came later.
And yes, good reproductions are available
And yes, good reproductions are available
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any links to any good ones?
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I'll see if I can get some photos because they're still being made. Do you want it from your Ramcke impression in Africa?
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yeah for Afrika but also maybe another pair for Pioner in Field Division or Heer if there good.
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For Afrika definitely then Splinter B, and probably some used blue ones as well. can you Pm your email please?
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Done
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18th Luftwaffe Field Division
German Combat Medic
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