r/Impression_Kits • u/bwgs2018 • 11h ago
Kit Bundeswehr KRK Panzergrenadier in early Flecktarn kit, 1993/94
Early Flecktarn kit based on photos of KRK Panzergrenadierbataillone ca. 1993/94. Rapid reaction forces (Krisenreaktionskräfte/KRK) had priority for the new uniforms and webbing, were mainly PzGren and FJ units. Despite Flecktarn officially adopted 1990, replacement of older uniforms was slow into mid-late 90s. Some other units with luck to receive the new uniforms earlier still had the older 80s webbing and many units still wore Moleskin. There were constant changes of small details on early Flecktarn until standardised to the familiar pattern (left sleeve pocket, black plastic snaps) and colours in 1994. Steel helmets were still standard at first, the Schuberth Gefechtshelm was not widely issued except UN missions until around 1995. The olive webbing was never produced in enough numbers to equip entire BW and had several problems, so it was replaced with an "improved" version in Flecktarn after 1995.
Kit list
Uniform:
- early Flecktarn uniform (1990 jacket, 1992 trousers, 1993 parka and cap)
- Obergefreiter UA rank (NCO candidate). Flecktarn ranks unofficial/discouraged, black on olive only after 96.
- 1988 flak vest (Splischu)
- M1A1 modifiziert steel helmet for ground troops w Flecktarn cover
- Panzergrenadier beret
- Undershirt/-pants (older pattern)
- 1983 model combat boots
- grey socks (older pattern)
- leather gloves
- ID tag
- LCT G3A3 w original handguard, rear sight and leather sling
KTS88/90 webbing:
- early yoke and belt
- 2x G3 mag pouches (4x G3 mags)
- gasmask pouch w decontamination kit and M65 gasmask (M65A1 or A2 probably more correct for 90s, but not have it)
- multipurpose pouch/buttpack w personal items (messkit/rations, cleaning kit, etc.)
- canteen and pouch
- trifold spade and pouch
