As we all know, after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the spirit of the whole country was uplifted, and similarly, the Kuomintang army also adopted reforms to "keep pace with the times".
This kind of reform not only includes the replacement of American-style equipment and the study of American-style combat concepts, but is also embodied in logistics support.
Of course, one of the most striking manifestations of the reform is the attire of officers, among which the uniforms of major generals and division commanders of the national army are the most conspicuous.
This group of division commanders, known as the "division seats", were mavericks in military uniforms, extremely fitting American military uniforms, and they became the most beautiful targets on the battlefield for a while.
So, today we will review what objects are equipped with a national army division?
1. The most eye-catching white gloves
Although white gloves are a common tool in daily life, they represent the supreme identity and status in the national army.
Of course, during the Liberation War, the wearing of white gloves by officers of the national army was not limited to the division seat, but was obviously popular in the entire national army system.
From corps commanders and army commanders to battalion commanders, regiment commanders, brigade commanders, etc., they are all happy to wear white gloves.
The rise of white gloves originated from the Nationalist government's study of the etiquette of the Japanese army, and regarded wearing white gloves as a kind of advanced military etiquette.
At the same time, the dirty nature of white gloves also makes it easy for officers to check the health status of soldiers, and always remind officers and soldiers to pay attention to their grooming.
2.46 military uniform
Type 46 military uniform, as the name suggests, is the military uniform reform adopted by the Kuomintang in the middle of the Liberation War.
In order to boost morale and change the situation in which the Kuomintang army was defeated step by step, the Kuomintang made major reforms to military uniforms.
The Type 46 military uniform combines the characteristics of the tunic suit, the German military uniform, and the American military uniform.
On the front side, the 4 pockets that the German-style military uniform once had are also clearly reflected in the 46-style military uniform.
The stand-up collar of the military uniform adopts the style of the tunic suit, and the lapels that appear in film and television dramas are basically wrong, because the Kuomintang military uniforms did not adopt the American-style lapel design during this period.
The embodiment of the American military uniform on the Type 46 military uniform is mainly the color and belt.
The clothing of the generals is divided into winter and summer clothes, and the fabrics are also made of materials that match the season.
3.46 style large-brimmed hat
The design and production of the 46-style large-brimmed hat is the most distinctive embodiment of the American military uniform.
Judging from the appearance, the posture of the front protruding high is very similar to the military hat of the US army at that time, and the large-brimmed hat of the division seat is the darkest in color, which is most similar to the US army.
As for the visor and hat belt of the large-brimmed hat, they are completely designed with reference to the equipment of the US military, and are made of full leather.
At the same time, the inside of the hat has a unique support structure, which allows the large-brimmed hat to be squeezed without deformation.
Such a unique large-brimmed hat was worn on the head of the division, which instantly raised the image of the divisional seat by 12 points.
4. General's cloak
As an officer, you often need a unique garment to further show your identity and status, and a cape or cloak appears.
In addition to showing off the majesty, it is also good for keeping warm and making it easier to wear.
During the Anti-Japanese War, the division commanders of the national army made ingenious use of this feature, but the cloak at this time did not form a unified style, nor was it as atmospheric as the Type 46 cloak.
After entering the Liberation War, once the division needs to show its face, they often choose to match a cape, coupled with the role of white gloves, making the division look vigorous.
5. General's military boots
In the Kuomintang army, wearing military boots was a common phenomenon, and this phenomenon was reflected in the feet of officers above the company level.
With the beginning of the reform of the Kuomintang army during the Liberation War, military boots were also listed as one of the reform items.
The reference target of the military boot reform is naturally the American military boots, among which the military boots of the division seat are the most eye-catching, because its color is different from the black military boots, but the brown color is used.
Making it a standing out from the crowd, the division often wears military boots for every combat operation.
6. Browning pistol
Kuomintang officers had an almost insane obsession with weaponry, especially pistols.
Moreover, this obsession is proud to be armed with a Browning pistol.
From the early days of the establishment of the national army to the period of the Liberation War, the proportion of Browning pistols in the national army, especially among the officers of the national army, was very high.
Of course, there are also a variety of models, including the early M1910 and 1903, the powerful 1911, and the 1935 with an expanded bomb capacity.
Among these models, in terms of popularity, it is natural to belong to the 1935, which has the largest ammunition capacity, because it is a double-row 13-round magazine, which makes the officers of the national army have a clear advantage in self-defense.
7. American sunglasses
If you want to talk about which kind of American equipment can best improve the size and image of the masters, it must be American sunglasses.
American-style sunglasses were not a must-have item for Kuomintang officers, but their imports were warmly sought after by Kuomintang officers, because the quantity was limited and only rationed to senior officers as the standard.
The teachers regarded it as the most important sign of status, so everyone had a copy.
The existence of the seven major pieces makes the image of the national army division extremely tall, but this blessing does not play any role in the operation, but greatly weakens the combat ability of the national army commander.