The two shown here, service uniforms make clear how the material used for uniforms and equipment in those early early years varied. Also in the shape and color are important differences can be seen. This is due to the different conditions of production of individual manufacturing plants. It was at that time to produce a challenge to the production companies, in a short time several thousand uniforms.
The captain wore a skirt made of lightweight summer fabric (unlined) and to a blue breeches. Leutnat the other hand used a uniform made of heavy woolen and Khaki - breeches of the same material. The overall appearance of the two officers gives the impression of officers of the Red Army of the Second World War. The influence of the Soviet occupation forces, on the uniforms of the young GDR, it is clear from this example here. Shoulder strap and clasp coupling remind very strongly of the Red Army. Also, the section of the caps is very much in these years which adapted the Soviet armed forces. This should change in the course of the following years and it is the end of the 50's went back to German uniform traditions.
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