Italian water bottle, Italian Mess tins and cup, Brit face veil and some Blanco bits.
Yup, though the brown is more what we would consider tan. Quite like the top image. They some times only had one metal ring and one leather loop on th...
Cobblers, I've not got a single photo of the 82nd that shows the flag displayed in that fashion, nor has google after a quick search. Ask these muppet...
3 pairs of grey wool socks, folding campaign chair and a brown enamel mug to replace the one I lost at Waltham Abbey.
Bren spare parts wallet, tool fouling Bren Mk1 and a strange German belt buckle with a skull on it. Also some Krypton bulbs for my Tl-122 flashlights....
Most guns with the exception of British rifles, Bren guns and at least one of the Sten guns? It's an Enfield thing I think.
(not looking forward to sewing on that cuff title) Then dont, they were not always worn. In fact you might be more accurate leaving it off.
Crusher cap, clothing bag, straight shovel cover, late German rucksack, tent pegs, bren spare parts tin, Horlicks ration tin, 2x repro AB64 paybooks a...
I dont know about that, this is a WW2 forum? An idea of what went on when would be a big help to anyone using it? Ever read those introductions that n...
It's one reason early war events are not popular with re-enactors. No jeeps, no Glen Miller[well, not as much thank god] and no yanks. You dont see m...
Remember there were NO American units in the UK in 1940, some US citizens in the Eagle squadrons though. None until January 1942. The 82nd didn't exis...
Halcyon;
I don't know if I'm right with this, but originally the Denison smock was meant to be worn over the top of your webbing to avoid snagging on your chut...
You could get one made to measure?
Denims are a handy choice as it is unusual to see sewn insignia worn with it. It means you can fit in with other home guard without too much sewing or...
I'm not sure it will be long...The Pacific TV series may have an influence. Look at what SPR and BOB did to re-enacting? Finding Japanese troops might...