In the field during the conflicts that took place 1904 to 1908, officers, and the unteroffizier mit portepee (warrant officer from Sergeant-Major up) wore the unique cartridge pouch and strap affair of the troopers. Some officers also wore a common troopers coat, but most wore the coat illustrated, the cord interimsrock. It is all light gray, with cornflower blue piping on the collar, cuffs, and leading edge, and white metal buttons. The shoulder straps are silver interwoven with red and black, and have cornflower blue underlay. The trousers are light gray with cornflower blue piping, worn with natural leather riding boots. The hat is light gray with black-silver-red cockade and cornflower blue band, the edge of the brim bound with cornflower blue trimming.

To the right is the woven silver officers belt, with two stripes of black and one red between, silver buckle.

Drawings after illustrations, Das Deutsche Heer; Uniformbogen Nr. 21, Schutztruppe fur Deutsch-Sudwestafrica 1889-1915, H. Knotel/Hans M. Brauer.

German Colonial Uniforms in South West Africa

Imperial Commissioner's Unit
Imperial Protective Force (Schutztruppe) 1894
Protective Force (Schutztruppe) 2d Lieut., Campaign Dress 1904-1908
Volunteer Corps 1914-1915
Schutztruppe 1896-1915
Police Sergeant-Major 1907-1915