Uniforms of the Royal Bretislavian Army (1935 - 1970)
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The following is a general overview of the uniforms of the Royal Bretislavian Army from 1935-1970. The terms of M35, M40, M45, etc are shortened versions of Model 1935, Model 1940, and so forth, for the term M50MK1, and so on is short for Model 1950 Mark 1 to represent modified versions. These uniforms were specifically designed for the army and would be subject to many modifications and changes.
Field Uniforms
M35 Uniform
The M35 uniform was the first new uniform to be brought into service after 1918. This uniform featured tall leather boots, a field gray tunic without the red stripes of the M18 uniform, as well as a modified helmet. The uniform featured 2 chest pockets as well as sheaths on the inside of the soldiers boots to hold bayonets/knives. This uniform incorporated light wool into the pants and shirt in order to keep soldiers warm in the almost year round mild Bretislavian climate. The uniform would continue its service until 1941. Note: This uniform was introduced alongside the Reynard M40 (Model 40) semi-automatic rifle that was to replace the Reynard M1912, an older bolt-action rifle that would remain in the service however as a sniper and infantry rifle until it was completely phased out in 1939.
M41 Uniform
The M41 uniform kept many of the same aspects of the M35, however it replaced the tall leather boots with shorter combat boots, and introduced gaiters to be worn over the shoe and pant to keep mud and dirt out. It also changed the color of the uniform to a darker grey color. With the removal of the tall boot the soldiers now had no sheath for their knives/bayonets, so a sheath was added on the webbing.