Today I... ...make myself a pair of Home Guard size 4 leather anklets and a '39 patt universal pouch (for if I fancy portraying Home guard at "T...

An original 1945 copy of "7th Hertfordshire Home Guard - History 1940-1945". This is the only period published history of a Home Guard unit,...

I assume from the last comment that the SMLE mag will fit in the trigger guard housing of a No.4 ? They do look very similar, but I'm going on photos...

They used to have a big full page advert in Airsoft International. They seem quite reputable & well known, though I have had no dealings with them...

We know which regiments he was in though (Royal Scots amongst others) Yeah, it's interesting how much regimental movement there was. My Great Grandfa...

Forgive my ignorance, but if he was in the MGC why would he have an '03 bandolier? Period photos of him in his Pith helmet in Egypt show him as thus,...

Slightly off topic but I've got one of those 03 bandoliers in very good condition, are they worth much? The all depend on the date and condition. The...

Are the plastic 'tommy' hats the same as would be found in a fancy dress shop etc then ? If they are, and I could pick one up cheaply from the local s...

Since Yith has been busy making some leather pouches perhaps it would be a good idea match his. Has he? Cor, where can I find out what he's been doin...

Home Guard unit has been supplied with 37 pattern webbing, there is no requirement to source leather pouches/anklets etc Though no requirement, under...

Those plastic ones really aren't too bad as the moulding is spot on. As said, just make a makeshift liner, even add a genuine chin strap (cost: £5-£...

I love your posts, comrade. You "were there"!

If I do make it to the game (which I am very much planning to do!), I will be bringing along two newly restored spare MkII helmets (painted in Service...

Funnily enough, one just passed-by on eBay for £9.99. No-one bid! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/380287465318