German East Africa
Schutztruppe
A pre-war image of a German Schutztruppe in the “home” uniform. This grey uniform was mostly only worn in Germany, for portraits or formal events. 
Here is the more practical khaki field uniform. This photo is of Schutztruppe of the German Southwest African colony. The uniforms were the same but the trim on the hat was in different colors to denote which colony the wearer was assigned to. White trim was the assigned color for East Africa. Blue for Southwest Africa. 
A more typical and realistic look of soldiers on campaign. With no supplies from Germany uniforms became increasingly less uniform. 
German officers at the end of the war upon their surrender. Note that none have complete uniforms and some appear to be wearing captured British uniforms or possibly civilian clothes. 
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