Ukrainian schuma "front battalions" , helmets ?

[trigger]

Hello,

not sure if this in the right forum.

Ukrainian schuma "front battalions " in grey uniforms. Were they issued helmets or just had the field caps ?

Trig.

[Wagriff]

The Schuma of all the territories held-including the Ukraine-wore all sorts of different caps and, yes, helmets. Since they were basically Auxiliary Police units, they had to make do with whatever uniforms and equipment they were given. I have seen photos of Schuma wearing old Dutch helmets(without the medallion on the front) as well as the Czech Model 34 and any number of other odd bits and pieces-they were even given old Black SS uniforms to use.

[TrondK]

Schutzmannschaft units in the field used whatever they could get their hands upon. They usually used the Romanian or Dutch helmets with Schuma decals.
I have seen one German ww1 used Schuma/volunteer helmet with a baltic handpainted insignia. And two Dutch helmets w schuma decal.

[TrondK]

Damn wagriff were to fast with the reply.!!

[trigger]

Thanks for the information , most useful.

Trig.