NVA web gear

[congofal]

Here's the sets of NVA web gear i have set up , they are not complete because i rarely carry a Spade .

Mid production set

Without pack



With the pack



UTV set , this set was meant t go into full issue at the end of 1989 early 1990 , but the wall fell before it was issued to everyone but "Elite" units.




Some of my spare's



Comparison look at the differences between Mid production and UTV gear

Mid production on the Left , UTV on the Right



Close up of the Mag pouches from the back , Mid on the Left , UTV on the Right



Canteens , Mid on the Left , UTV on the Right

[Shadowsta13]

Would you happen to know where the grenade pouches would fit in( mid production, and the UTV set)?

[congofal]

The grenade pouch goes on the left side of the web gear , behind the AK pouch in the Early sets and in the UTV sets .

[congofal]

Found the NVA grenade pouches , they where in the wrong storage bin , will post pics later.

[VogonFord]

What design were NVA grenades anyway? I've got a couple of the pouches laying around, but no idea as to what should be going in them.

[congofal]

Everything from the East German version of the Soviet RGD-5 to the East German copy of the Bulgarian RGO-78.

[congofal]

Found the gas mask and carrier so i will take some pics sometime this week , maybe throw in a couple of pics of the gear assembled with a uniform .

[congofal]

Here's the NVA FJ Assault Vest and what went into each pouch





1 - Issued helmet cover and bandage
2 - Compass , pen , pencil and notepad.
3 - AK magazine pouch
4 - Pocket for Gas Mask filter.
5 - Pouch for personal clothing items with two exterior snap hooks for NBC suit in carrier.
6 - Gas Mask carrier bag
7,8,9 - Equal size bags for carrying first aid kit , rain gear , rations, etc.

[VogonFord]

Never seen a split top 4-cell pouch before. All the ones I have have one flap. Is the split top Fallschirmjaeger only or something?

Also, how did you mount the magazine pouch? The vest I have access to has a pouch identical to the one on the left side.

[congofal]

Yes , the split AK mag pouch is for FJ only , they are sewn in place , just like the Gas Mask Bag in the back.


The split cover pouch makes it easier to access the magazines one at a time.

[congofal]

I still need to get an FJ uniform , weapon and boots to have a proper impression , but you get the idea of what it would look like once i am done .