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This page contains explanations and further context about certain outfits that Germany has worn, including military uniforms, cultural clothing, Halloween costumes, and so on. Some information has not been directly stated by Hidekaz Himaruya, but has instead been deduced by fans; any speculation will be specified. Changes made in adaptations, such as the anime, is noted when applicable.
First Appearance (WWI Uniform)[]
In early webcomic chapters that take place during WWI, he wore a gray-blue Waffenrock uniform (as seen in colored artwork) characteristic of the German army uniform of that period (the color of this uniform was changed to green for the anime). However, the black cuffs and white piping may also suggest Germany wears a Schutzpolizei administration uniform. Germany wore this uniform at the beginning of Hetalia: Chapter 1, when he was searching to fight the heir to the Roman Empire, Italy Veneziano. He wears a button-down jacket, riding pants tucked into boots, and a wide belt with shoulder straps attached to it (that tuck under the epaulets of his jacket).
The meeting of Germany and Italy was retold in Prologue of the first published volume, though Germany's WWI uniform stayed the same. In both versions, this uniform is quickly abandoned after Italy's capture.
In the only colored webcomic image featuring this uniform, it is shown to be steel blue and with a black collar. In the anime adaptation, the color of the uniform was changed to green.
WWII Uniform[]
In the lead-up to the second World War, Germany began to dress in a green SS (Waffen division) uniform, and wore an Iron Cross[Note 1] necklace underneath the collar of it. He is shown to wear this uniform in other WWII-era strips.
In the anime adaptation, the Iron Cross was removed and the color of the uniform was changed to teal, presumably to downplay the SS connections. However, when the Axis training sequences were shown in the anime, Germany was shown to be wearing green.
Training Clothes[]
When training, Germany wears a black tank top shirt, his usual green breeches, a pair of black gloves, and a cap. He also wears his uniform jacket over his shoulders at times. This same outfit is also shown in the island segments in the anime, though the breeches and cap are changed to teal like the rest of his uniform.
African War Front (Fighter Pilot)[]
In a 2009 sketch, Himaruya drew Germany's African War Front uniform in detail, depicting him as wearing one of a fighter pilot.
He wears a tan short-sleeved button-down shirt, tan shorts, and a pair of short tan boots. He also wears a black hat, gloves, and has a shoulder strap over his right shoulder.
Eastern Front (Officer)[]
A sketch by Himaruya (in the series of select Axis Powers in WWII uniforms) depicts Germany wearing this uniform, which consists of a long green coat (with black cuffs, collar, and gloves), shoulder straps attached to his belt, and black boots. He continues to wear the Iron Cross under his collar.
Common Clothes (WWI)[]
When he had to pay back France after WWI, Germany was shown to wear a long-sleeved shirt, vest, and long trousers.
World Meeting[]
When shown at world meetings (such as in the chapter Meeting Of The World), Germany wears a deep brown suit with a matching tie and white dress shirt.
Gakuen Hetalia[]
In the Academy Hetalia Christmas chapter of the published manga (as well as the anime episode), the teenage Germany wears a deep blue blazer with a tan sweater vest and white dress shirt underneath it, as well as a black tie and blue plaid pants. He also wears a pair of glasses.
Winter Wear[]
In the story :) In The World, Germany wore a long winter coat with a black turtleneck and trousers underneath. He was also shown to wear his training cap with the outfit.
In the anime adaptation of the story, he instead wore his training clothes, as the setting was altered for the story to take place on a tropical island (rather than a winter setting). But in the 2010 Hetalia calendar, an illustration done by Masaaki Kannan depicts the Axis and Allies in the winter outfits they wore in the original manga telling. Germany's coat and cap are revealed to be colored teal, like the anime version of his military uniform.
Gallery[]
These are all the outfits that Germany has worn. Please note that this list is incomplete. Click for larger viewing.
Notes[]
- ↑ During and after WWII, the Iron Cross has been commonly associated with Nazis and Neo-Nazis and should be avoided when drawing Germany outside of its historical context. While still used today in the logo of the Bundeswehr and as a medal, it is still a common dogwhistle amongst Germans.