Middle-aged Bearded Schutze

Beard Fact: Facial hair was prohibited in the Wehrmacht, except for neatly trimmed moustaches not passing beyond the corners of the mouth. However, such regulations were often relaxed when in the field. This was especially true for the Kriegsmarine (Navy) and the Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Riflemen). Growth of a full beard was the norm for U-boat crews on active duty, though facial hair was expected to be shaved off soon after reaching port.