Getting Started

Red Army clothing and equipment is a lot cheaper to buy that that of other nations involved in WW2. In the links section there is a list of suppliers, however, talk to members of the group before buying any item.

 

Kit List

Below is a list of the basic kit needed to recreate our portrayals. We have enough kit within the unit to equip potential new recruits who want to give the hobby ‘a go’ to see if it’s for them. Once bitten by the re-enacting bug, members are expected to invest in kit of their own. 

Basic Kit (for both periods):

1940 Helmet   

Pilotka

Belt

Gas Mask Case

Ammunition Pouch

Eating Utensils

Gloves

Underwear

Plasch Palenka

Collar Liners

Canteen and Holder

Entrenching Tool

Ushanka

Meshok

Trousers

Guards Badge

 

For more details on these items please have a look at the Clothing and Equipment pages here

Kit 1941-43:   

Ankle Boots

Puttees

M35 Gymnastoika     

M35 Telogreika 

 

Kit 1943-45:

Pogoni

Sapogi

M43 Gymnastoika

M43 Shinel

 

Optional:

M43 Telogreika 

Civilian Items

Lendlease Items

Knife

Grenade Pouch

Foot Wraps