Ordungspolizei Uniform Colors

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Constable1316
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Ordungspolizei Uniform Colors

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Post by Constable1316 » 28 Jun 2016, 17:05

Greetings, I'm new to the forums and I couldn't find any posts for this topic. My grandfather was in the Ordungspolizei from 1936-1945, but the only photo we possess is in black&white and both my grandparents are deceased so I can't ask (my mom didn't know)...were the Ordungspolizei wearing green or gray uniforms and we're the cuffs/collar brown or black?

I ask because I'm painting and Ordungspolizei company for Bolt Action.

Thanks.

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Post by hucks216 » 28 Jun 2016, 18:01

If you do a Google Image search for 'Ordungspolizei Uniform' there are plenty of examples to aid you in you project.


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Post by Constable1316 » 29 Jun 2016, 18:10

I guess that is where the confusion arises. The search shows them to be either green, gray, or a mix of both colors. I guess I will stick with green uniforms, brown cuffs, and black shoulder tabs.

Thank you.

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Post by lazybather » 29 Jun 2016, 20:24

Having held one of these tunics, they are certainly not field Grey.

I'd recommend highlighting the tunic and trousers with Vallejo 891 Intermediate Green and picking up a copy of German Security and Police Soldier 1939-45 (Williamson).

Hope it helps.

Stuart. :-)

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Post by Constable1316 » 30 Jun 2016, 17:49

Thanks Stuart it does! The book I have on German Security Forces has a painting in the middle of the book that shows them in field gray uniforms with green waffenfarbe. The painting tip is extremely helpful too.

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