WW11 German Winter Boots, Panzer Crew, “Relic”

WW11 German Winter Boots, Panzer Crew, “Relic”   Panzer crew , Wehrmacht Elite eastern front winter boots 1943-44.

These felt and leather boots winter boots were originally introduced after a devastating winter in Russia. This pair were found with another pair  and a coat in a barn near Cherkassy , Ukraine. They are about a size 9-10 and as you can see from the photo’s are in worn and untouched condition.

WW11 German Winter Boots, Panzer Crew, “Relic”

Panzerwaffe, later also Panzertruppe (German for “Armoured Force”, “Armoured Arm” or “Tank Force”. Waffe: [combat] “arm”) refers to a command within the Heer of the German Wehrmacht, responsible for the affairs of panzer (tank) and motorized forces shortly before and during the Second World War.

Organization

It was originally known as Schnelltruppen (“Fast Troops”); a motorized command established in the Reichswehr following the First World War, redesignated as Panzerwaffe in 1936 by Generalleutnant Heinz Guderian.

Panzertruppen

The men of the Panzerwaffe, are referred to as Panzertruppen (Armoured Troops), were distinguishable by their close fitting black uniforms, known as Panzer wraps. The corps colour of the German Panzertruppe was pink.

In addition to practical considerations, the uniform was inspired by the traditional uniform of the Brunswick Hussars. After 1943, the Panzerwaffe, like most other German branches of service, had relaxed the uniform rules and many Panzertruppen wore a variety of clothing, including camouflage and winter items.

Two training schools existed for panzer crews throughout the war, Panzertruppenschule I and II.

WW11 German Winter Boots, Panzer Crew, “Relic”