Poacher
Poacher
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Joined: Jan 24, 2007
Topics: 107 / Replies: 2172
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Re: American Kit Pics

Obviously the label doesn't apply to you Poacher.. Ha! I'm one of the worst.

18 years ago
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Re: American Kit Pics

I didn't know that They were almost universally worn by the 82nd on D-Day but are quite rare on 101st. Odd that you should chose to wear one when it'...

18 years ago
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Re: Winter coats?

Just up the road from the civic/wolfren hall. I've no idea what the shop is called or the street name, sorry.

18 years ago
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Re: American Kit Pics

The arm flag on a 101st jump suit is a bit out of place too. Its too low down on the sleeve I know It's the fact its there at all. Not a common sight...

18 years ago
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Re: VIVA "ZF41" scope for DBOY'S Kar98k

Anyone had any luck in contacting them about purchase and shipping. I e-mailed them the other day via their site. Nothing yet. Price?

18 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

There is no carrying handle on an MG42. Its carried either like you have it or with a split leather sling. You might want to tuck the butt under your ...

18 years ago
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Re: The Kit Pic Thread

You dont need to paint your helmet blue and you certainly dont need blue trousers or gaitors. Looks good for '44 onwards.

18 years ago
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Re: American Kit Pics

The arm flag on a 101st jump suit is a bit out of place too. Perhaps more so than the goggles. The look is good, you wear it well.

18 years ago
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Re: 101st outfit

I agree on the comfort points. M43 are much more wearer friendly. Plus with a re-badge you can use it for late war infantry in bits of Italy and some ...

18 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

A wonderful late war zeltbahn, no buttons or button holes, just the grommets. Fantastic print that is all misaligned and has the added wings. It came ...

18 years ago
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Re: Badging up BDs as South Staff's

Honestly dont sweat about the hessian backing. Gadge may defend his old regiments honours and traditions but there are wartime images of the badge be...

18 years ago
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Re: 2 para battledress insignia

shoulder title, (2 para in your case) Are we sure about this? Didn't the 2nd Batt. wear the same as the rest of the regt.? dark blue on pale blue 'Pa...

18 years ago
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Re: What cap is this?

If you really want any cap based on the M43 /gebergs style try www.GD43.com They will custom make you what you want in about 2 weeks. I've got M43s fr...

18 years ago
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Re: M42 Arm Pockets

Extra pockets were mostly a 506th thing? Forrest Guth started it he claims and a few in the unit joined in. Any confirmed photos of other units doing ...

18 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

I've ordered a couple of gunbags from these folk to see what they are like. Always a wise move to keep your guns safe and away from the public gaze. ...

18 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

Just the one boot?

18 years ago
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Re: Where Can I buy British Kit from ?

Just got my BD denims from Sanjay and they seem more OD green than khaki - certainly wildly different from my wool trews, which are more yellowy green...

18 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

It is, the horror is still fresh in my mind. parents can be so cruel. Why do jumpers shrink and woollen swimwear expand?

18 years ago
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Re: Latest Acquisitions

I think it even deserves a smerk! Or even a snigger?

18 years ago
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