This guide is based on the 1914 edition of Die Uniformen der Deutschen Armee, published by Moritz Ruhl in Leipzig. The original plates show the colours and distinctions used by individual regiments and branches of the Imperial German Army.

Use the plates below as a reference when configuring your Waffenrock. Details varied by regiment and period, so if you are unsure about a particular configuration, feel free to contact us.

Please note that colour configurations may differ for earlier periods. Some regiments were transferred between different Armeekorps, which could also affect the relevant distinctions. The plates below reflect the configurations appropriate for Waffenrocks used during the First World War as garrison and training uniforms