Waffenrock M1907/10 (Tunic Model M1907/10)

An A.K.O (Allerhöchste Kabinetts Order = A Royal Cabinet Order) of 28 February 1910 announced the release of the new German Feldgrau (field-gray) uniform, known as the M1907/10 Waffenrock. The new uniform was intended for field use only, and the old Dunkelblau uniforms were maintained for all other occasions. Thus, the M.1910 Waffenrock was the tunic which the German army went to war with in 1914.

Front and back views of an original model M.1910 Waffenrock with an array of details below.

The M.1907/10 Waffenrock (usually referred to as a "Rock"), was made of a material called Tuch, which was a heavy wool Feldgrau (green-grey) material. The new uniform was piped in regiment or branch of service uniform colors, with colored piping sewn around the bottom edge of the collar, on the front fly, on the cuffs and flaps, and the rear skirt formation. Shoulder straps were a slip-on pattern and piped in Army corps colors or unit facing colors depending on the unit.

Inside view showing the lining of an original model M.1910 Waffenrock

The upper part of the cloth lining above the waist was white, and the lower part including the rear skirts was grey. In the waist were fitted ties to allow the wearer to adjust the waist for proper fit. Two large removable hooks in the shape of buttons are attached above the rear skirt formation and were used to carry the extra weight of the belt and it's attached equipment. On the hips, two side hooks were sewn on to also help distribute the weight.

A groups of Soldaten wearing the M.1910 Waffenrock

Issued M1907/10 Waffenrock had two lower external pockets secured by buttons. The cuffs on the M1907/10 Waffenrock followed the patterns found on the old Dunkelblau uniforms, and were made in Brandenburg, Swedish or Sachsen (Saxon) patterns. The collar was a stand and fall design with rounded corners secured with one or two sets of hooks. There was a cloth tab and button under the collar to hold the collar vertical in inclement weather.

The back of the M.1907/10 has a scalloped tail with hidden pockets. This tunic also has exposed brass imperial crown buttons throughout, and has red piping around the collar, down the front fly, around the cuffs and along the back.

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