Transcription of Introduction to German World War 2 Patterns
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Introduction to German World War 2 PatternsBy Michael FarnworthThe German armed forces (Wehrmacht) were the first military to issue camouflage widely. Starting from 1932, all units received some camouflaged items. Between 1931 and 1945, the Germans created at least 14 different Patterns and produced many of them in two or more colour variants. To complicate matters further, each pattern has many different names. There are several books on the subject but few introductory articles. This article attempts to give an overview of the Patterns and identify which pattern was used for which garments. Several examples are shown.
enlarged and open. The base colour is dark beige or even tan with maroon and dark green overprints. The edges of the geometric shapes are slightly diffused. The pattern is often referred to as tan and water 43. Painting Tip > Paint the garment in coffee, and then use dilute flesh ink and PVA wash to create shadows. Add green stripes and maroon ...
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