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Its all about reenactors who reenact older periods of our human history (so no acting out the life of a badger)

Its all about people who reenact older periods of our human history (so no acting out the life of a badger)


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    Help for a 1st Officer General Markov Regiment Impression

    Thinking about doing an impression of the Russian civil war, and I have a few questions about the uniform. Gonna be buying from schusters.ru for most of it (voin is a little more expensive). I’d appreciate any info some of you guys might have.

    How common were the black uniforms I see in some images & which year were they issued? If they weren’t common, what would be better for an officer? Also, I’ve read that the white army were supplied with some foreign equipment, and I’m wondering if a Sam Browne belt & ammo boots would be ok.

    Apologies if I formatted any of this wrong, I don’t really use reddit.

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    2024/03/20
    17:47 UTC

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    USAAF WW2 Uniform

    Hey everyone,

    After watching Masters of the Air, I was looking into putting a USAAF Officer uniform together. I don't really have experience with reenactment, so I dont really know where to get this stuff.

    Are there any common shops that people use for these uniforms?

    Much thanks in advance!

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    2024/03/20
    16:27 UTC

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    Hi is GoMilitar a reputable site?

    Title says it all, thinking of ordering from em

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    2024/03/20
    00:36 UTC

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    What are some of the worst websites you should avoid at all cost?

    30 Comments
    2024/03/20
    00:03 UTC

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    Does anybody know the best place to get an M37 Wool Shirt with the gas flap attached?

    2 Comments
    2024/03/19
    21:43 UTC

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    Battledress

    Question for all the BD fanboys here, are Nestof's BDs just Gavin resells? Or are they different?

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    2024/03/19
    20:15 UTC

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    RAF 1943 pattern escape boots

    Tried finding some but they’re all sold out, if anyone knows where I can find some reproduced or not would be great

    2 Comments
    2024/03/19
    15:24 UTC

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    Custom costumes tailoring

    Hey, guys. Wanted to ask a few questions:

    • Do you know any shops or tailors from Europe who can make a custom uniforms? For example, if I want to order a uniform similar, to what Kaiser Wilhelm or Marshal Mannerheim were wearing.
    • Would any of you like to help me to make a few uniform kits (find where to buy uniform, headgear, insignia, equipment and so on)? We can discuss price and terms of our collaboration.
    3 Comments
    2024/03/19
    14:09 UTC

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    Russian Imperial Army advice

    I would appreciate some guidance on decent vendors for me, EU based looking to start Russian Imperial Army reenactment. Any reliable secondary sources for research would be brilliant as well.

    6 Comments
    2024/03/19
    13:53 UTC

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    Inspiration for an Athenian warrior impression

    I want to do an early classical Athenian hoplite impression, but can’t find any good primary sources for me to base it off of. Any artwork from that period will be appreciated.

    3 Comments
    2024/03/19
    02:14 UTC

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    Haversack+Belt setup so far

    Saw somebody else post their Haversack setup and wanted to post mine too. Doing a Medic impression which explains the 2 canteens, but let me know if I should change something.

    2 Comments
    2024/03/19
    00:33 UTC

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    1870s us army impression

    I am looking to do an 1870s US Army impression and from what I have read it looks like the uniforms were made up of Civil War leftovers. I was just wondering where I could find decent repros for uniform pieces.

    12 Comments
    2024/03/18
    22:53 UTC

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    I want to do German WW2 reenactment correct, Can anyone tell me everything i need? (for 1940 impression )

    note: i already have a M40 Trousers, and a M40 tunic plus M40 helmet, what else do i need?

    2 Comments
    2024/03/18
    20:59 UTC

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    Capitán, 58 Batallón (Abraham Lincoln), XV Brigada Internacional, 35 División "Internacional", Ejército Popular de la República. July 9th, 1937. Spanish Civil War.

    8 Comments
    2024/03/18
    15:59 UTC

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    does anyone know where i could get some historically books?

    I'm looking for books that a redcoat of the American revolution might carry, not instructional manuals, like actual books.

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    2024/03/18
    15:49 UTC

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    What does everyone mean by “Japanese reenactment is affordable?”

    Boots, Rifle, Helmet and others are bloody expensive. Plus they are rare. I don’t know what the allies did to their gear but its a shame its too expensive and too rare. Might aswell just reenact a us soldier instead :/

    30 Comments
    2024/03/18
    10:36 UTC

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    Have updated my fieldgear (where canteen and first aid pouch is)

    I’m confused now: where would the bayonet and wire cutters go? And yes, I know: I need to fill my haversack. On the left is the wire cutters pouch and on the right is the bayonet.

    14 Comments
    2024/03/17
    21:19 UTC

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    Can I wear an original US OD#7 Cartidge Belt for a Normandy GI

    I am quite new to reenacting and I portray a GI in the 41st Armoured Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Armoured Division Normandy 1944. I have recently bought an original OD#7 cartridge belt but I am not sure if it would be period-correct to wear it. I would be delighted if someone was to help me out.

    4 Comments
    2024/03/17
    20:30 UTC

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    Need Some Advice For Vietnam Rucksacks

    Looking for an affordable repro. Trying to avoid any ALICE packs. I’m looking for ARVN, lightweight, or tropical. However I would prefer not to use a frame.

    3 Comments
    2024/03/17
    20:10 UTC

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    Any good website for French WW1 uniforms ?

    Hi there,

    I’m looking for French reenactment uniforms of the 1st World War in order to make a full Romanian army officer uniform (they essentially wore French equipment given to them by the French through Russian ports).

    Is there any good website that sells those ? Affordable too if possible.

    Thank you so much.

    4 Comments
    2024/03/17
    18:04 UTC

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    B 2/505 PIR, Invasion of Grenada, 1983

    5 Comments
    2024/03/17
    15:38 UTC

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