discussion Afrika Korps uniform colours

[Alan 45]

I'm painting a figure for the Rommel dio and I only have the uniform colour in the instructions

Could anyone help with these two questions

1 did the cap of the Afrika Korps have piping on it like the standard German army issue and if it did what colour was it ?

2 what colour was the belt and was it a different colour for officers and enlisted men

Thanks

 

[eddiesolo]

That is a good question Alan. Regarding the cap have seen both types, one which is plain, no piping, and one with piping.

http://www.germaniainternational.com/images/rommelwithofficersopener.jpg

Belts are either brown leather or a light kaki green.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Thanks for that mate it's really helped me out

It's interesting to see that Rommel looks normal in that photo unlike the munchkin in the kit lol

 

[Guest]

Early Africa korps uniforms were almost a light olive for later uniforms try using tamiya dark yellow mixed with a little tamiya red brown. Check out my after ghazala diorama for a visual aid, hope this is useful.

scott

 

[Guest]

Piping on the uniforms and caps for the DAK were white. Belts were usually black but i have seen them in brown.

scott

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Scott that's a big help

 

[Ian M]

Dont know if there are of any help:

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[Alan 45]

Thanks Ian I have painted the main part of the uniform and looking at that I'm not too far away with the colour

Thanks for putting that up