If there is something wrong with you and you collect field gear and things like German WW2 helmet nets for mosquitos and flies, then you've wondered what the difference is between a German wartime net and the millions of postwar BW nets sold as wartime. Years ago for $35 I purchased the "original" German WW2 headnet you see which is the more olive shade. It's postwar, about $10. These are often sold as wartime. The mückennetz was an essential piece of German issue gear, particularly for North Afrika. They were an issue item, particularly as part of tropical issue. There are plenty of period photographs of these in use for insect use and concealment for sniping, etc. They are effective and necessary if you're around gnats and mosquitoes. You know this if you've lived down South. I will put the BW postwar one to good use. I already keep one in the pocket of my hunting jacket.
In any event, the original is the lighter green. Note the following with respect to the original wartime mückennetz vs. postwar: 1) light / "Kelly green" vs. OD or darker; 2) original is larger; 3) mesh holes are lightly larger in original 4) construction and materials of the tie area are different; and 5) the wartime version is maker stamped and dated. The most common original variant is marked "BEHA GmbH Berlin 1943" (or 1942).
In any event, the original is the lighter green. Note the following with respect to the original wartime mückennetz vs. postwar: 1) light / "Kelly green" vs. OD or darker; 2) original is larger; 3) mesh holes are lightly larger in original 4) construction and materials of the tie area are different; and 5) the wartime version is maker stamped and dated. The most common original variant is marked "BEHA GmbH Berlin 1943" (or 1942).
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