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Mar 13, 2023 · Media in category "Military uniforms of World War II" The following 149 files are in this category, out of 149 total.
This list will mainly focus on the equipment of the Norwegian army during the Norwegian campaign or World War II invasion of Norway by Nazi Germany.
May 19, 2019 · The museum exhibits uniforms, militaria, smaller items, memorabilia, etc. related to World War II and the German occupation of Norway 1940 – 1945.
Oct 14, 2023 · Media in category "Pictures of military coats of arms of Norway". The following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. KONGELIGE MILITÆRUNIFORMER Admiralsuniform under og etter andre verdenskrig M1943 1954 WW2 Admiral's uniform worn by king Haakon VII of Norway Høylue peaked visor cap.
Both army and navy were mostly equipped with obsolete weapons and equipment. The uniforms, however, were of good quality, and suited the Norwegian terrain and climate very well. Brown leather belts with straps and ammo pouches were used, together with a gas mask in cloth bag.
During the Norwegian Campaign, most of the Norwegian Army still used the Model 1914 uniform even if - AFAIK - it was supposed to have been replaced with the Model 1934. The two models were quite similar though, and can be hard to tell apart in period photos. For examples, see here and here.
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This list will consist of weapons employed by the Norwegian army during the Norwegian campaign or the invasion of Norway by Nazi Germany during World War II. Norwegian resistance weapons have been put in a separate category to avoid confusion with those used by the Norwegian army during the Norwegian campaign.
