I dunno, maybe he is right. I mean how many times do the photos modern soldiery pose for revolve around degrees of nudity? (Granted,perhaps typing "soldier cock" into Google is going to show an inherently biased sample even despite the prolific number of results).
Perhaps this is the period equivalent and those fellows are showing solidarity with a 'caught with braces out' Prince 'arry of their time.
ok, so how about these guys...
Rather less casual.
(BTW I of course realise this is WWI, but all the really cool things are. 
And you may also notice they also both have pith helmets in them... again the coolness factor! )
Plenty of blatant brace wearing there, I just wasn't sure if it was the done thing.
I have however acquired a cheap vaguely brownish jumper ('oatmeal' M&S calls it) which will do to cover any offending braces up.
Cheers
Martin
"Mistakes in the initial deployment cannot be rectified" Helmuth von Moltke
Toys: AGM MP40, Cyma M1A1, TM M14/G43/SVT40, TM VSR/K98, SnS No. 4, ASG Sten, Ppsh.
Arnhem3,Gumrak,Campoleone
anyone know a good place to get knee socks and what would be the best color ?
The Devonshire regiment.
brighton based
Hose tops are what you really want:
http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/hose-tops-product,9155,1
I suppose you could have socks... but they seem so sensible.
http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/khaki-long ... uct,9438,1
I'll be wearing hose tops. 
Surely you wear socks and hose tops?
heh, well yes of course, but not super long ones.
What weapons for the British are acceptable?
Weapons:
King Arms M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun
AGM Sten Mk.II
CYMA M1911 EAP
Ah, good question Tommy - the thread is not really specific enough, apologies. Any wood-stocked rifle (ammo limits will be fairly low, so SMGs won't rule the roost), Thompson, Sten, Bren, Vickers MG, Lewis gun - heh, if anybody has them.
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Excellent, my KA Thompson M1928 will get some mileage, thank you for clearing that up Steiner.
Weapons:
King Arms M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun
AGM Sten Mk.II
CYMA M1911 EAP
Ah, M1928 - perfect. 
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Yes, whether I can find a horizontal foregrip for it is one thing, but I'm definitely getting the spring downgraded by then so I can use the Hop-up without getting an FPS of approximately 400.
Weapons:
King Arms M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun
AGM Sten Mk.II
CYMA M1911 EAP
Ouch! Yes, downgrading is in order.
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Ouch! Yes, downgrading is in order.
As would be a chrono' on the day, methinks!
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Good point - we will have one.
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
Horizontal and Vertical forgrips were in use by British troops in 1941 so both would be fine to use. The STEN had not come into widespread use then so that the Thompson is the better choice for a British Machine Carbine at this period. Having said that my intention will be to field a SMLE on the day.
Lucky you, I only got the Thompson as it was on sale for £110 which includes P&P.
Weapons:
King Arms M1928 Thompson Submachine Gun
AGM Sten Mk.II
CYMA M1911 EAP
braces... fine.
Not shaving at the battle for crete would just look a bit odd really. its not like it was that long, the brits had ample water and the only guys who didnt shave in the 40s were the lRDG, chindits and navy (and a few others) but nothing wrecks the brit look more than a middling beard. if you're going to go for a beard be a pioneer sgt and grow a proper one.
"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."
Any idea on correct insignia for BDs? I'm guessing Y&L shoulder flash but any divisional patch underneath?
I think it should be khaki slip on titles. Shoulder flashes are later. Out at the moment but I think AoS flashes were only just around and may not have made it to Crete. Not sure on the brigade structure there either.
I have a small skewer hidden in the collar of my jumping jacket, and a razorblade in my gaiter, as well as my knife.
