Size Charts

Below are basic size charts for headgear, uniforms, footwear, and other items. All Jackets, Trousers and Coats are "Regular" sizes. Some one-of-kind Long and Short items are available on the only one page. 

Basic Size Tables 

Cap and Helmet Sizes

U.S.

Generic

European

7

S

56

7 1/8

M

57

7 1/4

M

58

7 3/8

L

59

7 1/2

L

60

7 5/8

XL

61

7 3/4

XL

62

 

Tunic, Jacket and Coat Sizes

U.S.

Generic

European

36

S

46

38

M

48

40

M

50

42

L

52

44

L

54

46

XL

56

48

XL

58

50

XXL

60

 

Trouser Sizes

U.S.

Generic

European

30

S

46

32

M

48

34

M

50

36

L

52

38

L

54

40

XL

56

42

XL

58

 

Men's Shoe Sizes

U.S.

Inches

European

8

10

41

9

10-1/8

42

10

10-3/8

43

11

10-5/8

44

12

10-7/8

45

13

11-1/8

46

Please see below for detailed size tables describing the dimensions of our custom WWI and WWII Uniforms, Boots, Headwear and other items. 

Custom Uniforms

These charts show the actual measurements/dimensions of our garments based on the size of the garment. Please use these to help you select the correct size garment. These charts are in inches and metric for your convenience.

In Inches (US): Tunics, regular sizes chart (Inches) 

US size

34R

36R

38R

40R

42R

44R

46R

48R

50R

52R

Int'l size

S

S

M

M

L

L

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

Chest

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

56

58

Shoulder

17.5

18

18.5

18.5

19

19.5

20

20.5

21.5

22

Sleeve

23

23.5

24

24

24.5

24.5

25

25.5

25.5

26

Collar

14

15

16

17

17.5

18

19

19.5

20

20.5

Tunics, Long sizes chart (Inches)

US size

34L

36L

38L

40L

42L

44L

46L

48L

50L

52L

Int'l size

S/L

S/L

M/L

M/L

L/L

L/L

XL/L

XL/L

XL/L

XXL/L

Chest

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

56

58

Shoulder

17.5

18

18.5

18.5

19

19.5

20

20.5

21.5

22

Sleeve

25

25.5

26

26

26.5

26.5

27

27.5

27.5

28

Collar

14

15

16

17

17.5

18

19

19.5

20

20.5

Tunics, short sizes chart (Inches)

US size

34S

36S

38S

40S

42S

44S

46S

48S

50S

52S

Int'l size

S/S

S/S

M/S

M/S

L/S

/S

XL/S

XL/S

XL/S

XXL/S

Chest

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

56

58

Shoulder

17.5

18

18.5

18.5

19

19.5

20

20.5

21.5

22

Sleeve

21

21.5

22

22

22.5

22.5

23

23.5

23.5

24

Collar

14

15

16

17

17.5

18

19

19.5

20

20.5

Breeches size chart (inches)

SIZE

M

M

L

L

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

Waist

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

Trousers size chart (inches)

SIZE

M

M

L

L

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

Waist

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

Trousers Inseam size Short (28 inches); Regular (32 inches); Long (36 inches)

In Centimeters (Metric): Tunics, regular sizes chart (centimeters/ cm)

US size

34R

36R

38R

40R

42R

44R

46R

48R

50R

52R

Int'l size

S

S

M

M

L

L

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

Chest

97

102

107

112

117

122

127

132

137

142

shoulder

45

46

47

48

48.5

50

52

53

55

57

sleeve

59

60

61

61

62.5

62.5

64

65

65

66

collar

37

39

41

43

45

47

49

50

52

53

Tunics, Long sizes chart (centimeters/ cm)

US size

34L

36L

38L

40L

42L

44L

46L

48L

50L

52L

Int'l size

S/L

S/L

M/L

M/L

L/L

L/L

XL/L

XL/L

XXL/L

XXL/L

Chest

97

102

107

112

117

122

127

132

137

142

shoulder

45

46

47

48

48.5

50

52

53

55

57

sleeve

64

65

66

66

67.5

67.5

69

70

70

71

collar

37

39

41

43

45

47

49

50

52

53

Tunics, short sizes chart (centimeters/ cm)

US size

34S

36S

38S

40S

42S

44S

46S

48S

50S

52S

Int'l size

S/S

S/S

M/S

M/S

L/S

/S

XL/S

XL/S

XL/S

XXL/S

Chest

97

102

107

112

117

122

127

132

137

142

shoulder

45

46

47

48

48.5

50

52

53

55

57

sleeve

54

55

56

56

57.5

57.5

59

60

60

61

collar

37

39

41

43

45

47

49

50

52

53

Breeches size chart (centimeters/ cm)

US size

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

Size

M

M

L

L

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

Waist

81

86

91

97

102

107

112

117

Trousers size chart (centimeters/ cm)

SIZE

M

M

L

L

XL

XL

XXL

XXL

Waist

81

86

91

97

102

107

112

117

Trousers Inseam size Short (71 cm); Regular (81 cm); Long (91 cm)

Finding the Perfect Fit

What you will need -- A cloth tape measure and a full-length mirror. For best results take body measurements undressed or in lightweight clothing. Keep your arms at your side and have a friend take the measurements. When measuring, keep the tape measure snug, but not tight. Stand up straight! 

For Jackets use your chest size. To find your chest size, take measurements under armpits, around fullest part of chest and shoulder blades measure your chest. Note: We only stock Regular sizes. No Longs or Shorts. If you are over 6 feet tall (72") our jackets may be a bit too short for you. 

For Trousers use your waist size. To find your waist size Measure around where you normally wear your pants, keeping the tape measure a bit loose or putting one finger between your body and the tape measure. Note, most models of German trousers have high waists so you should measure higher on your waist, almost to your navel. 

For Coats and Parkas use your chest size. Order the same size you would in a Jacket. Coats are parkas are sized to fit over a jacket so order the same size.

 

Boots and Shoes 

Men's Shoe Sizes

U.S.

Inches

European

8

10

41

9

10-1/8

42

10

10-3/8

43

11

10-5/8

44

12

10-7/8

45

13

11-1/8

46

Finding the Perfect Fit

Measure both feet. Some people have one foot slightly larger than the other. Choose the size that fits the larger of the two.
Consider the socks or tights you'll wear most often with your shoes. For thicker socks or tights, you may want to order shoes 1/2 size larger than you normally wear.
Measure your feet in the afternoon when feet tend to be their largest.
If you require a wide width and no wide width sizes are available, try ordering a ½ size larger in the regular width.

Cap Size

Calculating Your Correct Hat Size.

To calculate your metric (European) cap size a measurement of the head circumference should be taken in centimeters. This is best achieved by passing a cloth tape measure around the head. Alternatively, a piece of string may be used and measured against a ruler or tape measure. It is important that this measurement is taken where a hat would normally rest. To take a measurement position the tape measure or string so that it rests just above the brow at the front of the head, touching the top of the ears at the side. Pull the tape so that it is taught but not too tight and take a measurement.

Hats are sized to the nearest whole centimeter, so it is advisable to size up if your head falls between two measurements.

Cap Size in Centimeters

Head Size in Inches

Cap Size Inches

56

21 7/8

7

57

22 1/4

7 1/8

58

22 5/8

7 1/4

59

23

7 3/8

60

23 1/2

7 1/2

61

23 7/8

7 5/8

62

24

7 3/4

 

WWI and WWII German Belts

To find the correct belt size measure around your navel, above your regular trouser belt. Remember, these belts were worn high on the waist, not down like jeans. Use the chart to determine what Size to order (in Green).  

Waist Size in Centimeter

Waist Size in Inches

Belt Size to Order

Belt Length in (cm)*

76-81

30-32

32"/80cm

95

81-86

32-34

34"/85cm

100

86-91

34-36

36"/90cm

105

91-96

36-38

38"/95cm

110

96-101

38-40

40"/100cm

115

101-106

40-42

42"/105cm

120

106-112

42-44

44"/110cm

125

112-117

44-46

46"/115cm

130

117-122

46-48

48"/120cm

135

122-127

48-52

50"/125cm

140

 * This is the length of the belt, not the size. The belt is stamped with this number to designate length, not size. 

 

 

 

Disclaimer:
Hessen Antique does not support or represent any organization that promotes hatred or racism. Hessen Antique is a company that offers antiques, historic items and World War II Militaria.

We are not affiliated with/or embrace the philosophies of any radical, political, or racist organizations. These items are sold for collectors, re-enactors, historical organizations and theatrical purposes only.