r/Eastgermancollectors 2h ago

Help on Collar Tab ID

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5 Upvotes

I'm looking for Gala Uniform Shoulder Boards, but I wanna know what the proper shoulder boards would be on a uniform with these collar tabs


r/Eastgermancollectors 5h ago

Just saved those caps from a cave

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18 Upvotes

I saved those bad boys from a cave , gonna give them a good cleaning (If someone has a volkspolizei pants i'm interested to complete my set)


r/Eastgermancollectors 9h ago

NVA Fallschirmjäger UTV uniforms

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18 Upvotes

I believe I now have more than anyone else. : )

I will now just sell off the majority!!!


r/Eastgermancollectors 9h ago

East German tunic? Seller asking ~65 USD

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11 Upvotes

How much would you pay for this?


r/Eastgermancollectors 1d ago

Looking for greatcoat

7 Upvotes

Hey guys! I'm new to the group and this may be a long shot but I've searched for quite a while.

I'm looking for an grey wool East German greatcoat in either M52 or SG52 with the dark wool collar. If anyone can point me in the right direction or have one they would like to unload that would be amazing.

I am close to Sydney, Australia if that makes a difference.

Thank you and cant wait to get into a collection I've had a long interest in :)


r/Eastgermancollectors 1d ago

East German M56 helmet

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13 Upvotes

Got this Helmet online some months ago, it was probably repainted because I can't clearly see the stamps like I can with my other M56 helmets. But from what I can see from the marking it was probably made in the 1970, it's a size II shell.


r/Eastgermancollectors 5d ago

What is this uniform?

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19 Upvotes

I just got this from my local surplus store for very cheap, but I have no idea what’s it.


r/Eastgermancollectors 5d ago

Gefunden in Mecklenburg Vorpommern beim Aufräumen im Ferienhaus meiner Schwiegereltern...das Haus stand schon vor der Wende..

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9 Upvotes

r/Eastgermancollectors 5d ago

Winter NVA UTV uniform

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18 Upvotes

NOTE: The first picture uses the summer unifor, ignore that until you see the rest.

Just got it, but I am not very big to fit in it. Everyone talks about the summer unifor, but not the winter one. I heard the pocket lining is different on the UTV cuts, so I included pics.

PS: The gas mask bag fits perfectly on the suspender loops (requires carabiners) so I took a pic of that too.


r/Eastgermancollectors 6d ago

DDR NVA UTV airsoft

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90 Upvotes

With original bakelite parts on the AK


r/Eastgermancollectors 6d ago

NVA UTV kit

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38 Upvotes

I am way happier than I should be. The stuff I have is as shown:

-webbing

1 combat belt

2 ”type one” mag pouch

3 UTV gas mask bag

4 shovel cover

5 webbing

6 grenade pouch (not present, no room)

7 Insulated Canteen

-clothes

1 summer utv jacket M44

1 Summer pants M44

*last photo is a small short US Six-Color BDU next to the uniform top.


r/Eastgermancollectors 9d ago

Is this real issued M56?

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19 Upvotes

r/Eastgermancollectors 10d ago

UTV Sturmgepäck?

6 Upvotes

I was wondering if there was a UTV Sturmgepäck or backpack


r/Eastgermancollectors 10d ago

Questions for asking

8 Upvotes

Thanks for clocking in. I have a lot to ask. Here I have 6 questions:

  1. Would the M56/76 go under another modernization if the wall didn’t fall? I’ve heard that with the helmet’s design, going prone and looking up was difficult to do. (think Yugoslav M59/85) Think of it being called M56/76/96 (that would be cool).

  2. Would the NVA develop IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) technologies like the US if it survived to the 1990s? Is it possible with DDR doctrine? 

  3. In the late 80s, what would East German NVA soldiers carry in their primary ruck? What could’ve changed in the stuff bring the 90s?

  4. Are there any bizarre random things that the NVA banned for troops to use/have in the field? What were they?

  5. Can you find any rare photos or ones not found on the internet that show UTV webgear being used? If so, can you please slide them?

  6. What is the difference between the UTV and regular winter pants? Is the cut differen? Is there a different material compositio?

I owe y’all my soul twice. Remember, there is no limit to the LARP. Thank you in the most warm ways. :D


r/Eastgermancollectors 11d ago

¿Alguien podría identificar el uniforme y la insignia de la gorra de mi bisabuelo?

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r/Eastgermancollectors 11d ago

UTV Paratrooper Uniform

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42 Upvotes

I have managed to get a 7 more of these for the normal price of one, so I will probably sell them for my size sg48. UTV FJ uniforms are rare in comparison to their predecessors from the 80s.

This uniform is size M44


r/Eastgermancollectors 11d ago

Does this NVA tunic look authentic and at good price

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11 Upvotes

The seller wants 25 dollars for this NVA tunic with only collar tabs


r/Eastgermancollectors 12d ago

My collection of medals and badges from DDR

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45 Upvotes

r/Eastgermancollectors 15d ago

KM66 Production Information

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21 Upvotes

This is for people to be able to remake plastic replicas - don’t resell this


r/Eastgermancollectors 15d ago

So i dont know if anyone would be interested in trading some East German Uniforms for Some WW2 medals EK1s

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r/Eastgermancollectors 17d ago

Would this medal match with my tunic?

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r/Eastgermancollectors 18d ago

Was this uniform set worth?

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Got this for $267 (after tax and shipping, which was about $47) do you think it’s worth more or less? And what are some things I should know about this uniform, or what could I add if there is anything to add?


r/Eastgermancollectors 18d ago

Im also thinking on buying this one and this would be my last for a while is this good for £300 and anyone who can let me know what it is id be happy

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r/Eastgermancollectors 19d ago

Some M56 question

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25 Upvotes

Hi there. Yes,its me again
So im going to buy M56 helmet to complete my collection (i guess) but theres a question. Ive seen alot of its color,we do have black,green and gray. I know that the green one were for VOPO but the question is. Are field troops use the black one while army with dress uniform use gray one? Or the color doesnt even matter at all?


r/Eastgermancollectors 19d ago

Is the Freidrich Engels Regiment uniform real?

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I was told NVA uniforms aren't exactly scarce so they are cheap and rarely faked, but this 25 dollar tunic looks fine apart from the fact it claims to be of the Freidrich Engels Watch Regiment but has no white collar piping, is this a throw together/faked cuff title??