
From Königlich Preußische Armee to Bundeswehr: Three Centuries of the German Military Uniform
Few military uniforms throughout history have ever been able to match the German uniform when it comes to distinctiveness—and prestigiousness. Beginning with the early days of the Prussian army and continuing to the present Federal Republic of Germany’s modern air-land-sea forces (Bundeswehr), the German military uniform has undergone numerous changes, each occurring in tandem with changes in the structure, functions, and capabilities of the German military itself.