UNIFORMS

Two uniform options are available. The 1935 and 1943 versions. It is suggested you start with the 1943 uniform.
• side cap with small cap star (pilotka)
• tunic with collar liner (gymnastiorka)
• infantry shoulder boards
• breeches (sharovari)
• foot wraps (portyanki)*
• jack boots (sapogi)
• trouser belt
• ID booklet
• military undershirt
• military boxer shorts

• in winter a padded jacket (telogreika) and padded pants are worn

* Foot wraps.

FIELD EQUIPMENT

• steel helmet
• web or leather waist belt
• water bottle and carrier
• ammunition pouch
• gas mask and bag
• rucksack (meshok)
• cape/shelter half (plash palanka)
• entrenching tool and carrier
• mess tin and spoon

All these items are readily available. You will see other gear at events and you can decide whether it is useful to have or not.

WEAPONS

The following are the approved weapons.

The rifle 91/30 with bayonet. A prewar dated rifle seems to handle blank ammunition with greater ease. A 38 carbine is a second choice. Avoid the 44 carbine, they are limited in use.

Users must be licensed, and the firearm registered. On completing your safety course, you will be awarded your Guards Badge and be allowed to participate in blank fire exercises.

A firearms safety officer will be in attendance at every event and ALL participants will be expected to complete weapons safety checks and to follow ALL directions of the safety officer