Zeltbahn ww2. There are basic types of Zeltbahn which can be easily classified according to their shapes. German army regulation Heeresdienstvorschrift HDv 205/1 issued on 20 April 1932 with an amendment in 1937 specified how the Zeltbahn 31 was to be used. The standard design was printed in lighter colours on one side of the Zeltbahn material, and more subdued colours on the other. Zeltbahn gallery overview Each gallery sub-section shows a selection of related images featuring Zeltbahnen and other aspects of camouflage in various forms of use. The Italian material was woven in narrower strips than the German cotton duck, which means that each Zeltbahn half was made of at least two panels. How to fold and carry Zeltbahn shelter quarters Unmounted troops German army regulation Heeresdienstvorschrift HDv 205/1 specified the following method for folding triangular shelter quarters. . This overview is designed to show some of the more common styles used and should be a valuable aid in identifying a shelter quarter. It consisted of green and brown splintered designs printed on a grey/green or grey/tan base colour with a further disruptive "raindrop" design printed on top. The coloured geometric design was not new, as similar colours and styles had already been used on German helmets during World War One and even earlier on naval vessels. The Zeltbahn could be worn by pulling the central opening over the head and arranged with the wide bottom edge at the rear and the tip at the front. A single Zeltbahn could be used to provide protection against wind and rain by arranging the shelter quarter at an angle with the tip attached to a tree, post or similar object at breast height and the lower edge pegged to the ground. Waffen-SS Zeltbahn camouflage The SS started development of their own patterns in 1935 and the first regular designs appeared in 1936. The sub-sections contain details of these methods. Zeltbahn and related shelter quarters, patterns, types, accessories and use in pictures and words. The dark and light sides of the splinter pattern and the summer and autumn sides of the Waffen-SS shelter quarters enabled them to be used for various light conditions and seasons. It was used for the standard camouflaged Zeltbahn 31 issued to all units of the army, navy and airforce until 1945. The Zeltbahn, or German shelter quarter, is an item of basic military equipment that was produced in millions, but which does not seem to receive the same attention as many other aspects of military history. The Zeltbahn was considered to be highly suitable for camouflage purposes. The same construction can also be seen on some late German shelter quarters as a war economy measure. The lower ends of the wide edge could be gathered at the front and buttoned together at the bottom below the tip. First fold the three corners together as shown in the diagram above to form a rectangle. Reversible camouflage smocks, helmet covers and shelter quarters were the first items to be issued. Each type has more or less standardised dimensions and button hole arrangements, allowing them to be combined to make up larger shelters or tents. Zeltbahn camouflage patterns Shelter quarters can be found in a wide variety of camouflage patterns, many of which are highly similar or related in some way.
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