1896 - 1902/4
1904 Pattern.
Infantryman with M1896 kepi, tornister, 1891 Mauser and bayonet, German type flat shovel and blanket. AGN. Despite the French kepi much of the uniform is German.
1901. Caras y Caretas.
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Model 1891 ammo pouches manufactured in Belgium.
Uniform regulations:
1909 (Figueroa Alcorta)
1911 (Roque Saenz Pena)
Photo: "Universal Military Service in Argentina" by George Marvin.
1910 pattern helmet and uniform. Center foto: AGN.
Arch Gral Nac
Cadets. Photo-group "Colegio Militar de la Nacion".
Modifications: 1913 - 1929. (President Alvear)
Left: Enrique Mosconi Military College of the Nation Uniform 1891-94. Right: Gral Mosconi, circa 1922.
1919. M1910 Campaign Uniform Hat.
1923 - 1925/31
Military Academy of the Nation
Left: M36-38 Uniform. Center "Aula Uniform". Right: M 1967 Uniform.
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Old uniform M46/47 from the Military Academy of the Nation and 1911 holster in white color.
R.R.M. 44.
1931 Model Uniform and 1938 reforms:
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Linemann e-tool shovel.
1937. Caras y Caretas.
1940s
Above is a group of NCOs pre-1946. The superior NCOs are in the front with sabres. The sabre is similar to the one used by officers. Their hat has a shield and they used a bandolier belt strap. The rest of the group consists of subordinate NCOs that do not carry the sabre or hat shield. They just have a cockade and regiment number in golden colored metal.
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Interesting comparison between 2 uniform colors from the mid-1940s. These show an infantry uniform in olive green and another in khaki. Possibly the olive color in the photo is for NCO and the khaki is for soldier or NCO fatigue combat. Among the soldiers exists a hierarchy called "dragoneante" (first class). There was also a soldier for administrative duties whose denomination was "furriel". In 1923 the khaki uniform had been replaced with the olive green. The khaki may have remained in the fatigue or instruction uniforms.
1946 Pattern, Service Uniform: General, Colonel and Superior Officers. Captain and Junior Officers. Superior non-Commissiones Officers. Junior Non-Commissiones Officers and Troops. R.U.1946.
R.V - 170 -1.
Model Uniform 1947 (Decree # 6315, August 13 -1946): (Gral Juan Peron).
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On the right, Colonel Peron is dressed in an olive green uniform. The shoulder boards are covered in cloth. He has a shoulder strap in the Sam Browne Belt type. The white shirt and black tie represent a uniform for outings or ceremonies. It bears an insignia with the specialty of the mountain and collar tab from the infantry. On the left is a general of division. According to Argentine historian Julio Luqui-Lagleyze, the pentagonal collar tabs and red band on the visor hat were used until 1955.
Motorized Regiment Buenos Aires in summer tunics.
Social Uniforms. RU.1946
 Interesting picture of the artillery soldiers in M44 Hot Weather Tunic in white color.
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Captain José Albino Irigoyen.
The jacket is an authentic relic, made by the old Casa Muñoz in 1944 for the Argentine Army. The emblem of the jacket belongs to the D.G.A, Direccion General de Arsenales. Note the belt and straps of the Sambrowne type.
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Left side is original Uniform from the 1950s for a Corporal. You can see the ammo pouch and suspenders in olive green leather. The pouch is for 9mm parabellum submachine gun.
Right is the same uniform with suspenders and ammo pouch from Argentine Mauser 7.65 ARG 7.65 x 54.
Note the US M43 Folding Shovel. Binnerbini Collection.
Right is the same uniform with suspenders and ammo pouch from Argentine Mauser 7.65 ARG 7.65 x 54.
Note the US M43 Folding Shovel. Binnerbini Collection.
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Original uniform from the 1950s. The jacket is a Senior Officer (Major) and the visor hat is from a Captain. The visor has red piping (artillery) but the visor itself is brown, a characteristic of the cavalry. The holster is for an Argentine Ballester Molina or Colt 45 HAFDASA (Argentine Company that manufactured a Colt). Binnerbini Collection.
Pants (Britches) frequently used in the Argentine Army during the 1940s. The pants are an example for those interested in reenactments. The origin of the pants are DDR Volksarmee (East Germany) from the 1950s, similar to the ones from Argentina as you can see in the photos. This is a relatively easy surplus item to find. Binnerbini Collection.
Cape Coat, Capa Mantellina and Rain Coat, Capote:
Left and Center: Cape Pearl Grey Color. Right Olive Green Rain Coat.
Left: Olive green gabardine coat for officers. Olive green waterproof coat for officers. Right: Coats for Non-Commisioned Officers, superior and juniors. Photos: R.U: 1946
This soldier made a great contribution to the study of militaria by posing for a series of personal photos with jacket and coverall. The youth from cities differed greatly from the farmers. One common occurance was the maturity of country boys, who were born in their own homes and registered by their parents much later, even years later.
1950s
NCO's of the motorized infantry in 1954, in the middle are superior NCOs. They have olive green shirts and ties and an open jacket with straps, although for some ceremonies they used white shirts with black ties.
The insignia is on the lapel. The rest are NCO subordinates ranking sargeant and below. All NCO have collar tabs.
The insignia is on the lapel. The rest are NCO subordinates ranking sargeant and below. All NCO have collar tabs.
Argentine Army Dress Suspenders, WWII era.
1931 -1947 Shirts
German type M32 khaki fatigue shirt and german type entrenching tool shovel.
Military accessories, leather goods, gloves, footwear/Calzado - Marroquinería Militar, etc
Note the M46 Tropical Helmet.
Standard-style boots from Argentine military in the 1940s. The boots in the photo are from the US in the WWII era. It is relatively easy to get American replicas in order to recreate a 1940s Argentine uniform. Binnerbini Collection.
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Standard leather leggings used by the Argentine military. They were used with short boots to protect the shins and lower legs.
Thornicroft Amazon Tractors Drivers. Drivers are getting instructions before beginning exercises with the drivers. Photo from the archives of LIFE Magazine.
 Holster for .45 caliber pistol. Binnerbini Collection.
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 Colt 1911, 45 ACP replica.
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Two argentine mauser rifle leather ammunition ammo pouches.
Mauser 1909 Ammo Pouch and Compass Pouch.
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Argentine Mauser bayonet frog 'Tahali'.
1960's. FN FAL Leather Bayonet Tahali (1st Type), Brown Leather and gold belt-buckle (Officers, cadets and Superior NCO's). It seems to be a shortened version of the frog tally from the bayonet on the Mauser 1909.
Malvinas Era. FN FAL Olive Green Leather Bayonet Tahali (2nd Type w/belt). Note the small strip that goes over the handle.
Type ersatz tornister backpack, blanket and mess kit.
The Mess Kit was basically based on the German model Eßgeschirrs M1908. The blanket rolled up with a waterproof tent and curled around the backpack. The tornister (backpack) is a German copy.
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A backpack with mess kit. Soldiers used to hang the mess kit from their web equipment or backpack.
WWI US Blanket, WWII German Backpack and US Mess-Kit. These items were combined to show the similar Argentine equipment.
Argentine made Canteen, Type German M31.
Argentine canteen with cover from the 1940s type M-1910. This model is a copy of the Imperial/WWI Era German canteens. It is relatively easy to acquire German replicas due to the high interest in WWII reenactments, which in turn can be substituted for the Argentine model. Binnerbini Collection.
Sterling Cups. Model (?)
 Stainless steel cup from the Argentine Army. The photo on the left shows a soldier who has received his equipment, among those is the stainless steel cup in his hand.
On the upper right is a soldier from the 1980s in a gym uniform with the same item. The cup on the lower right, marked EA (Ejercito Argentino), is a battlefield relic from the Malvinas War acquired in England. |
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Left: Fatigue cap, light khaki shirt and fatigue trousers. Center: M67 Combat Uniform with textil name tag. Right: Malvinas Hero Poltronieri with Medals: 1967 Pattern Dress Jacket with infantry badge and regimental numbers.
Transitional Era. 1955/67
Among the brands that provided combat boots to the Argentine Army are Gomicuer with Vibram sole, Marasco & Speziale, Montagne, etc. These last two specialized in mountain and ski boots.
 Interesting photo of a soldier in 1949 with "borceguies" or combat boots. The standard combat footwear of the Argentine Military were high riding boots, or for the infantry short boots with leather leggings, but the paratroopers used medium boots like the ones the soldier in the photo uses which are covered with canvas leggings. This soldier is also using wide leg pants in the mountain soldier style.
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 On the left is an Army officer saluting another visitor. He has a "birrete" garrison cap with a light blue and white cockade, sand colored shirt, olive green jacket, wide sand grey pants, and "borceguies" combat boots.
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During the 1920s the Sambrowne was used. It was still in use during the 1970s.
The Olive Green Uniform:
The olive green combat uniform of our army began to be used from the Presidency of Alvear in the purely British style. The olive khaki replaces the model 1910 around these dates. It continues with the regulations of 1931, 1946
and 1967.
More recently the olive green uniform was used in the Falklands War, from the regulations of 1967, or Model 67. This uniform followed in service into the 90s with some modifications.
Throughout the 20th century, the country decreed changes in the uniforms, better known as RRM44 regulations, which were
subject to innumerable modifications in the process. I sense that the RV-170 may have been a revision or annex, memos to incorporate or discard the incorporation of new elements to the uniform.
The green hues are independent of their use in past centuries, such as during the Napoleonic Wars with the French
Hussars, British artillery and green dragons in "Forest", but not as a chameleon factor but as a color that distinguished them from other units in the field of operations. Our country copied these trends, since the British invasion and the
Infernal Squadron, Corrientes Hunters, The Lancers in the war against the Empire of Brazil, the sappers during Independence War, The Artillery of the breakaway state of Buenos Aires (1852 - 61). During the creation of the modern army, when it ceased being a militia, the green color is consolidated into the infantry as an accent on the blue uniform in the French cut.
The green combat uniform as a chameleon factor began to be used in the Italian Regio Esercito by the early 20th century, where they took as reference the dominant vegetation in the area and made a general's uniform not so different from a soldier's. The color was a green-gray "Grigioverde" also before the British in their colonies used the khaki uniform, or the color of the earth. The word "khaki" comes from the Persian-Hindu language in British-dominated areas. The Italian Regio
Esercito standardized and formalized the green mimetic combat uniform to all weapons. From the First War on the ground, green and its tones is consolidated. Possibly the English army may have started the olive of the 20th
century.
In our country from Ricchieri (Architect of Modern Army) in 1900, differences begin to approach in the color of uniforms of the officers with the troops in battle dress. In 1910 the first color campaign uniform under modern standards in our army was the khaki, the color that evolved over time into olive green and earthy brown for the mountain troops.
and 1967.
More recently the olive green uniform was used in the Falklands War, from the regulations of 1967, or Model 67. This uniform followed in service into the 90s with some modifications.
Throughout the 20th century, the country decreed changes in the uniforms, better known as RRM44 regulations, which were
subject to innumerable modifications in the process. I sense that the RV-170 may have been a revision or annex, memos to incorporate or discard the incorporation of new elements to the uniform.
The green hues are independent of their use in past centuries, such as during the Napoleonic Wars with the French
Hussars, British artillery and green dragons in "Forest", but not as a chameleon factor but as a color that distinguished them from other units in the field of operations. Our country copied these trends, since the British invasion and the
Infernal Squadron, Corrientes Hunters, The Lancers in the war against the Empire of Brazil, the sappers during Independence War, The Artillery of the breakaway state of Buenos Aires (1852 - 61). During the creation of the modern army, when it ceased being a militia, the green color is consolidated into the infantry as an accent on the blue uniform in the French cut.
The green combat uniform as a chameleon factor began to be used in the Italian Regio Esercito by the early 20th century, where they took as reference the dominant vegetation in the area and made a general's uniform not so different from a soldier's. The color was a green-gray "Grigioverde" also before the British in their colonies used the khaki uniform, or the color of the earth. The word "khaki" comes from the Persian-Hindu language in British-dominated areas. The Italian Regio
Esercito standardized and formalized the green mimetic combat uniform to all weapons. From the First War on the ground, green and its tones is consolidated. Possibly the English army may have started the olive of the 20th
century.
In our country from Ricchieri (Architect of Modern Army) in 1900, differences begin to approach in the color of uniforms of the officers with the troops in battle dress. In 1910 the first color campaign uniform under modern standards in our army was the khaki, the color that evolved over time into olive green and earthy brown for the mountain troops.
Left the olive-drab uniform BDU American M65. Right Argentine olive green combat jacket M67.
Possibly adapted our army olive green, British style after the Great War (1914-18) and continuing to this day more tone in
brown or green depending on model. Americans also adapted their own shade of olive (Olive Drab-), an olive does not highlight.
Possibly adapted our army olive green, British style after the Great War (1914-18) and continuing to this day more tone in
brown or green depending on model. Americans also adapted their own shade of olive (Olive Drab-), an olive does not highlight.
1967 Combat Jacket "Garibaldina".olive green combat jacket type US M43 made in Argentina by the company Arica in 1969. It is based on the US M51, French M64 Combat Jacket and the US M65 combat jacket which is well known from the Vietnam War. On the left is an Air Force soldier in dress uniform w/ jacket and coat, trouser, garrison cap or service cap. Circa 1948.
RV -170 - 1
Model 1967 Uniform (Cdo Int # 21.893. September 15 -1967):
Gral Julio Alsogaray
This is rhe famous line of TEMPEX military products, made in Argentina by Monocrom S.A.C.I. Some versions say that Monocrom had been a company that manufactured products in the country under the license of a German or Austrian TEMPEX company that specialized in functional protective clothing. However, some versions maintain that there were no llinks between the companies. The Argentine Army used a leather webbing dedicated to the FN FAL and SMG PAM until the late 1970s when they began slowly transitioning to the new Nylon (without going through a canvas period). TEMPEX would be a well known brand of military products along with products from the "Cacique" company, which specialized in camping, and the "Montagne" company, which specialized in clothing and equipment for mountains. Other unknown companies also made nylon products, probably based on TEMPEX. Many thanks to Omar for the discovery of this valuable document in the 70s/80s magazine "Desembarco".
Collection of reenactment photos
M67 Olive-Green Uniform with M1 Helmet and camo cover, green-beret and leather webbing. Note de the carrying ser for the "Lineman" Shovel, type WWII German. I. Cambre Collection.
P67 webbing. Binnerbini Collection
Argentine Poncho Blanket and mess-kit. I. Cambre Collectionj.
Zapatillas Flecha (Argentine Canvas Shoes)
These Flecha brand shoes were on an auction site some time ago but they are exactly the same as those given out by the government to conscripts for working out. However these simple sneakers were also a good complement to the boots, especially during marches or when boots were drying out. These Flecha shoes were found abandoned in trenches in the Malvinas as well, along with Jabali brand toothbrushes and other Argentine products.
During the Malvinas War, some photos showed Argentine soldiers with Wellington boots or Jack boots. The may have been rubber rain boots of civilian origin.
During the Malvinas War, some photos showed Argentine soldiers with Wellington boots or Jack boots. The may have been rubber rain boots of civilian origin.
Painting by Adrien Taunay on the march of the Grande Arme of the Emperor Napoleon I over Spain. It show the importance of an alternative and comfortable shoe during marches on difficult terrain. Also, the state of the uniform during a campaign also changes greatly.
1980s
Olive Green Gloves. Daniel Varela Collection.
Woodland pattern camo cover. This was the classic olive green uniform for Argentina in the 1970s and 80s with the ranks in red over the left pockets. This same uniform was used in cold climates with a quilted liner underneath the jacket and over the pullover. The quilted liner was a vest in a cotton nylon mix. In the extremely cold areas they used a parka and winter earflap cap. They also had green gloves but during the Malvinas they used yellow or khaki.
Rare top and pants set. They were a light brown color in a thick fabric, possibly graffa. The tunic had the unique feature of an internal pocket on the left chest. This brown color was an alternative to the olive green and was a training fatigue. The photo was taken during the Malvinas. See the above website for more great photos.
Note the Pup Tent Shelter Halves (Shelter-half, also known as a Dog-tent) w/capacitiy for two persons in olive green and waterproof material.
Note the Pup Tent Shelter Halves (Shelter-half, also known as a Dog-tent) w/capacitiy for two persons in olive green and waterproof material.
Argentine Camouflage Patterns
An early camouflage pattern worn by some Argentine forces was based on the US m1942 spot pattern of the Second World War. Very little is known about the pattern, although it seems to have been composed of four colors: black, brown & light brown spots on tan background. As camouflage uniforms were not widespread among Argentine forces until the 1990s, it is presumed the pattern only saw scattered use among selected units.
An early camouflage pattern worn by some Argentine forces was based on the US m1942 spot pattern of the Second World War. Very little is known about the pattern, although it seems to have been composed of four colors: black, brown & light brown spots on tan background. As camouflage uniforms were not widespread among Argentine forces until the 1990s, it is presumed the pattern only saw scattered use among selected units.
Possibly marines. Note the Dubon parka over the webbing. Note the type USMC camo cover on the M1 helmets. "La Semana Magazine". During Malvinas War.
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Camouflage uniforms were the province of elite units during the 1980s, and by the time of the Malvinas War (Falklands War) only 601 & 602 Commando Coys were issued them. The pattern of this era is a kind of mottled woodland design, and seems to have been locally-produced. Introduced in the 1980s, it was worn by various units as late as the mid-1990s.
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 Jigsaw/Puzzle Pattern (Malvinas War)
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Rain gear K-way type, Jigsaw/Puzzle Camo Pattern. Produced by the Belgian firm Salik and the French firm K-way, this jigsaw camouflage design seems to have only been produced commercially as lightweight rain gear, although it has seen extensive use with many countries, including Holland, France, Argentina, and others.
Source: Camopedia. http://camopedia.org/index.php?title=Argentina
Source: Camopedia. http://camopedia.org/index.php?title=Argentina
Seargent Commando Mario Cisnero, who was killed in action in the Malvinas War. Note the FMK2 Hand Grenades.
Rain Jacket Watherproof Camo and Tactical Combat Vest.
Israeli made, windproof parka in puzzle camo pattern. During the Malvinas War, the Argentine Commandos used a similar puzzle camo from same stock of K-Way rain-pilots, but also the standard parkas were Israeli made, so possibily this type of camo jacket was used during the war.
Left: Tempex Webbing, note the Browning HP Holster and ammo pouch. Right: Photo from 1988, Tactical Belt, Browning Holster and ammo pouch, note the Waterproof Duffle Bag and the Tempex tahali frog with a Ka-Bar style knife. Binnerbini collection.
Tempex Webbing. I. Cambre Collection.
Israeli made, winter windproof parka.
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