Basis of impression

Cheap as chips British Airborne impression - by mixing post-war items with original items plus bits found in army surplus stores an excellent look can be out together. The entire impression will be well under £100 plus the cost of your weapon.

Note: substitute a green beret or cap comforter for a 'commando' impression rather than airborne.

Head
Royal Armoured Corps helmet & net £25 (SS)
or any Maroon Beret £10 (surplus store)

Uniform
Belgian Denison £25 (S&S, surplus store)
Green or brown trousers (surplus store)

Feet
Any black boots. Low or narrow ankle preferred to allow gaiters to fit (surplus store)
Gaiters or Putees (S&S, SS, surplus store)

Webbing
original 37 pattern - belt, 2 xammo pouches, total cost £15 (SS)

Weapon
Tokyo Marui or ACM Thompson M1A1 £100-£200

S&S http://www.shootnscoot.co.uk/
SS http://www.sabresales.co.uk/