Ww2 usmc reenactment gear reddit Hello! I'm not a ww2 reenactor myself but I very much like buying military related clothing since it is usually of higher quality and can sometimes be procured fairly cheap from second hand stores ect. Generally speaking, the gear (uniform, webbing etc. This subreddit is intended to be the first-stop hub for 3d printed wargaming with regards to World War II. I am struggling to find original uniforms in the correct size, for a good price, etc. Thus while we should allow for ease of entry for newcomers, it is not necessary a free for all in terms of moral expectations of the reenactment community to do whatever the newcomers wants. Ideally, I would like to join a reenactment group sometime within the next year or so. You would just be just setting yourself up for disillusionment and disappointment trying to "do anything to be involved". My M41 has been through many tacticals, very wet and nasty tacticals at that and still looks almost new. If I’m correct about it being Second World War German, which the only reason I know is cause I have WWII German reenactment gear and it looks very similar to it, there “should” be a year stamp on the strap, cause from what I’ve seen especially when it comes to thing with straps,usually there’s a year stamped on it, cause my M42 Stahlhelm has a year Wanting to reenact as a British paratrooper during the Normandy landings, any suggestions as to best websites I should look at? Been trying to stick to my mantra of, “Bang for ya Buck” which means I’d be mixing most of the uniform e. I’m aware of WW2 Impressions and smwholesaleusa but their colorations seem… WW2 USMC was always my area of expertise when I still did reenactments. Mar 20, 2009 · My latest leather patch work, WW-2 TBM unit Torpedo Squadron-18 (VT-18) . Because somebody has invested the time and energy into making them through tons of research. Two of my friends did this, and the results are pretty good. Please direct other ww2 related questions to another WW2 subreddit if it does not have to do with reenacting. Thoughts on the best places to buy uniforms, gear, weapons. B 141st 36th Division, attached to the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry Austin. A Noire and I've always wondered why people don't reenact that sort of thing. Hi everybody! I'm looking for online shops to buy WWI and WWII uniforms and equipment. I did Union civil war back in high school and I’ve been looking to get back into reenactment. Hey guys. 20 votes, 14 comments. (I have a real Finnish one, too, though a 80 something version rather than a WW2 version. Listed below are our excellently reproduced uniforms and equipment for United States Marines of the WWII era. a P-37 BD jacket from SoF and a pair of para trousers from EpicMilitaria. At the Front's uniforms are good quality for the price, but are imported. Our products are made in the USA with mostly US materials. Mar 13, 2013 · Yes, but that's for a specific event, your Bomber Camp. The only one that has an online presence in Texas is the Co. Marine Corps. Here's a link to their WWII Italian items. Since I live in California I wont be able to acquire a m1 garand since the gun ownership age her is 21 and I'm only 19. But that’s where my problems start. American combat-level military involvement in Iraq ended 10 years ago. They`ve pretty made me understand that they are not into reenacting per se an Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games The Museum of Applied Military History covers a few dozen WW1 and WW2 reenactment groups. Voin. Locked due to reddit protests, until the 14. Its nice. If you are intent on making your own uniform, you might just be better off buying a cheap replica and patterning from that or buying a reasonably decent replica and just altering it. Apr 14, 2010 · There are many people in the hobby who buy crap and go with it. Prairie Flower Leather Co. I’m not looking for anything unit-specific just yet, really just standard issue that would’ve been used by your average soldier at the time. Are there any Korean War re-enactment groups out there. Marine Corps gear and small arms including: Inland M1 Carbine Springfield Armory M1903A1 Unertl Sniper Rifle I've been reenacting for a while, and the amount of ww2 German reenactors who "happen" to believe in that stuff is a shockingly high percentage. We offer US M41 Field Jackets, German Tropical uniforms, US and German Helmets from WW1 and WWII and many more. I'm looking to start reenacting but I can't find very many reenactment groups online. Because the Italian army of WW2 is overlooked and not as popular as the big powers like Japan, the UK, USA and Germany it’s very hard to find Italian gear. Fix the collar, move the Thompson pouch over, straighten your helmet a bit, wear you webbing lower (more around or just below your navel), cuff your sleeves back if you can so you can use your hands lol, swap around your leggings, and move the first aid pouch over one eyelet. 1-48 of 106 results for "ww2 reenactment gear" WW2 Military Base Bunker Trench Building Blocks (1350 Pcs) Including Fortresses, Anti-Aircraft Guns, Treatment Room Nov 11, 2010 · Ok, I have been WWII reenacting for several years now and have given up on aging my combat uniform through actual use. If you modmail asking for access I'll ban… I've been scraping the internet for a couple hours now looking for a reliable size chart for original USMC Leggings, and I can't find anything for the life of me. They used either cartridge belt or their pockets. Do not buy the Austro-Hungarian tunic and trousers from Nestof. com. such sub groups feature 1812 49th Regiment of Foot, WW1 and WW2 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Canadian Army Medical Corps WW1, and 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion WWII Impressions has some of the best in terms of uniforms and web gear in general. Visit Top Pots and shop one of the largest arrays of replica WWII era military uniforms and clothing in the business! I have a few of Hessen's ww2 leather gear, namely Y-straps and an entrenching tool cover, and they're excellent as long as you grease them religiously. Patterns For anything are going to cost money. Reenactment is a social hobby that also aims to be a social good to help future generations remain connected to history. Hope that helps a bit, as mentioned I could help you a bit more if you don't mind telling us what impression you are looking for. I've also worn my American Civil War Union impression and people really liked it, got stopped for pictures alot and the local national guard that had a recruiting thing at the event posted a picture of them with me on their facebook page I’d really like to put together a mid-late war British Army kit but I’m having trouble finding sources to get the uniforms/gear, or at the very least, good quality and accurate uniforms. ) is already expensive as it is. I can't speak for their uniforms themselves but their leather is quite nice For Vietnam, I only use originals since Im not satisfied with current repro vietnam stuff, and some gear like lightweight rucksacks aren't being reproduced. For a long time SoF has been the biggest supplier of reenactment gear in Europe, but the quality of their items are mediocre at best. I was trying to order a cartridge belt from At The Front for my WW2 Marine uniform (1944-45). Apr 14, 2012 · Hi everyone, Just heard a sad new on ATF website today, they stop production of their great quality reproduction of ww2 USMC uniforms, due to some juridical problems. However my question is regarding uniforms. Go with WW2 IMP in the first place and save yourself alot of money and trouble, plus you will look good. Leather Torpedo Squadron 15 patch I did for collector *No new posts may be started in this board, please post in the appropriate board above, as this is being split into two boards. Soldier's Web Gear USMC model leggings (note- USMC model only has 6 hooks to close up the side. You could probably find them though some basic online searching. For last couple of days I have contemplated purchasing German ww2 style parka or, more probably, a smock. There is another one under just the US field gear section and it's not sold out. In other words, deplorables with a secret stash of SS stuff who think reenacting is their hard-right safe space, and are lashing out. Jan 17, 2013 · I`m looking to join a living history/ reenactor WWII infantry group. First it was Civil War, but that's been done to death, so now my interest has shifted to WW2. I got out of USMC reenacting recently but if I ever got back in I know who I would buy from. Unfortunately there is no one place where the contact info for the groups is gathered, but here's the contact info for some: The Perth Regiment, 5th Div. Their uniforms are usable, with some tweaks. Well, the crap gets worn out and these people keep buying the crap. well worth the read. Located in Portland & Seattle. Reproduction WWII era USMC Marine Corps field uniforms for historical re-enactment impressions, museum displays and private collections. I want to reenact with my German ww2 uniform but cant find any reenactment groups in Ontario if anyone knows any that would be helpful. WW2 Gear has supplied Collectors and Reenactors with high quality ww2 products since 1995. If you didn't notice, the people whining the loudest about women in reenacting tend to post pro-Russia and pro-IDF content on other subreddits. Yea it pretty much could attract people like that. Bit of a ww2 nut, and decided to attend the Ohio dday reenactment. The War Front Online Store offers WWII US, British & Allies Reenactors reproduction uniforms, vehicles, military gear online. This subreddit is for impression questions, event advertising, sharing of sources, etc for the reenacting hobby. The 7th Armoured Division “Desert Rats” is a British Arma 3 Milsim unit that focuses on reenacting the events of the Desert Rats’ journey through the Second World War. All Korean War issue field packs and web gear is original. Sam Welcome to the Ace Combat subreddit, a community for fans of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and past games in the franchise. Context: I've bought a size 6 pair of USMC Leggings off of ATF, not really for reenactment purposes but as a way to integrate a pair of beige/sandy colored gaiters to my daily outfit, in accordance with my low-boots (Iron rangers). Canadian Military Heritage Society CMHS - Umbrella organisation which features reenactment / living history groups from the war of 1812 to WW2. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Other: Fatigues Extended - Military Outfits and Reinforcement Abilities: U. g. II US field equipment in-house and we are confident that we make the best gear since World War II. German Uniforms not only look the best, but are probably the best (specifically the tunics and trousers) of at least the early war. ca I've recently gotten into reenactment and would like to purchase a soviet ww2 unifrom from 1943 but don't know where to buy one or what sites are reliable and have good quality equipment. people seem to like it for the most part, some folks might think its WW2 though and get a bit upset. Can any of you recommend sites that sell Napoleonic reenactment gear? I am particularly interested in Russian Napoleonic kit, but I understand they're quite rare, so a site selling any quality Napoleonic gear would do, thanks. I've always wanted to get into reenacting, but my inability to find quality gear that hasn't allowed me to progress. All are welcome to submit their own reviews of 3d printed, WWII content. Women who want to be soldiers (and we often have more women than men in the ranks) have to assume a male persona, the more swaggeringly masculine the better. ru German uniforms and their Soviet uniforms. The sizing system for uniforms is(1=biggest size, x>1=smaller size lol) but if you cant find one in your size then at the moment, nakata shoten uniforms will make do(his uniform repros arent that great, plus he died and his son does not sell ww2 shit anymore) if youre lucky enough to find his uniforms on an auction site. The one under the Marines section is sold out. From Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman--Masters of the Air is an upcoming World War II drama miniseries based on the actions of the airmen who risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group, and a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph. Nice to see a great original collection in an often overlooked field in World War Two history. Lastly, according to reenactment group Hasegawa shoutai you want to avoid Military harbor as their uniforms apparently are of "cosplay quality". War's End Shop sells a bunch of . Combined with a German Y-strap, and stahlhelm, and you have a budget German kit that still looks WW2, yet is much more comfy and not nearly as expensive. If it's just for photos, I also try to only use originals. . Also very nice) Which, in conclusion, is why I think the difference had to have been the cost. I have been piecing together the field gear slowly with original equipment. Your online site for buying reproduction world war two combat equipment, uniforms and accessories. If you are looking for the HBT Uniform, get them from SM Wholesale currently. Ace Combat is an arcade flight video game developed by Bandai Namco under the name "Project Aces". However, their products are extremely expensive. I know there are some WWII units in Oregon at least. We are a subreddit for historical reenactment Its all about reenactors who reenact older periods of our… I’m interested in possibly making a WW2 US Marine impression in the future, and I was wondering what would the web gear be like? Specifically for an M1 Carbine, I don’t know much about WW2 gear, since I’ve always re-enacted WW1 more. This community is designed for collectors and enthusiasts alike to display their collection, discuss military history, assess if an item is original or a reproduction (a huge part of militaria collecting is authentication). 15K subscribers in the reenactors community. I know it can be upsetting to some people but so can many of the things people enjoy (fire arms, violent video games, premarital sex, death metal, etc) I am of the opinion that if you don't like it then don't come to a WW2 reenactment. I'm beginning to get involved with WW2 reenacting with a US Army infantry unit (mostly early/mid war). The general rule is that anyone can be anything, so long as they are plausible. They also would not wear the model 1908 with Stalhelms. I’d really like to put together a mid-late war British Army kit but I’m having trouble finding sources to get the uniforms/gear, or at the very least, good quality and accurate uniforms. World War Knits for knitwear, though SOF also sells some knitwear, and you can find some on Etsy as well We are a subreddit for historical reenactment Its all about reenactors who reenact older periods of our human history (so no acting out the life of a badger) Members Online Local-Priority-6969 No serious reenactment group or event will let anyone under age 18 join in. WWII groups that let children in typically are very poor quality and will take anyone in to boost numbers. More exceptions and deferments (but nothing like later). These represent the WW2 Italian soldier's personal kit, brought inside the backpack. ATF is having trouble getting wool uniforms, so Hessen is your best option unless you want to order direct from China (Hikishop). It is one of the most interesting ones and I wish I knew enough to do Korean War impressions but as a newb I still struggle with how to effectively research for my re-enacting. "with napolean in russia" is the account of his aide-de-camp armand de caulaincort. eBay is also a very good site to find original WWII gear for decent prices. Introduction. Most groups being military, they won't allow minors to carry firearms or fight for insurance purposes. Some web gear is original WWII issue. zp. Everything from WW2 USMC Camo Cap and WW2 P1941 USMC P41 HBT Green Jacket to USMC P1941 (P41) HBT Green Trousers. Don't let the Reddit echo chamber discourage you. But that worked because the US was never under the strain like WW2, we didn't mobilize our country, it was barely a war at all. How many other events do anything like this? Not many. I'd like some tips on how to distress some of my uniforms a little bit an Korea was worse for the military than WW2, better for the country as a whole because it wasn't as impactful. S. If you are on a budget, Kelley’s Militaria, Gavin’s Militaria, and Military Harbor are your best bet Reply reply More replies More replies More replies More replies RandomRiceFarmer32 Welcome to the internet's largest Build-A-Bear Community, Reddit's very own r/buildabear! This subreddit is dedicated to the discussion of anything and everything Build-A-Bear related! Whether you are a newbie or you have a collection of over 300 bears, we welcome all Build-A-Bear fans! Feb 15, 2012 · All WWII impressions contain reproduction uniforms. Unit Commander: Stephen Rogers rogerss102@gmail. 1917 / 18 would see the introduction of 'Ersatz' tunics with variations in cut an I know hikishop does Italian uniforms but I'm not sure if they have what you need, I'm not well-versed WWII Italian kit. Personally I've always liked the beat cop police uniforms of the LAPD from the 40s and 50s like you see in all the old detective films or in L. I’m looking for a place to get WW1 Italian gear - as I wish to re-enact a soldier of the Italian Army in WW1, and I also want to honour my great-great-grandfather, as he was an Italian soldier during the First World War, and I’d like to surprise my family with an Italian army uniform from the First World War, as they are very patriotic. We are a subreddit for historical reenactment Its all about reenactors who reenact older periods of our… It depends on what you want to do and on the groups around you. I don't view reenactment as an endorsement of what you are reenacting. I feel like it gets the least love out of the 20th century US conflicts. true. Beware their sizing, I had to order my Finnish tunic two sizes large to get my size. I'm most interested in WWI, but am also interested in the War of 1812 and WWII. In fact, Marine corps require a special agreement for to be authorized to reproduce EGA symbol on items not ordered by Marine Corp Welcome to the Pacific. The few groups I can find have confusing/outdated websites. Hey, looking to get back into reenactment. Don't be surprised. Bearing in mind the regiment got disbanded (removed) in early 2000s. Was curious to know the quality of schusters. I mainly reenact the british army in northern africa and… If you’re doing a really old uniform (WWII or Vietnam for example) that there’s no way you could be old enough to have served in, then it might be more acceptable to use real unit patches and such if it’s done properly and respectfully, as it’s obvious you’re doing it for reenactment purposes and not trying to pull any “stolen . 192 votes, 19 comments. If you buy used, low quality, you can probably get a set of wools and a field jacket, for a couple of hundred bucks. Jul 21, 2021 · You can still occasionally find a photo of current US Spec-Ops dudes wearing Vietnam style Tigerstripe, M56 Gear, and I've seen one photo of either a Canadian or US Soldier wearing Rhodesian styled Brushstroke fatigues (not sure of the story on that one). M36 tunic (Hessen again). read much napoleon. ) Great deals on reenactment gear for USMC WW1 and WW2. And that grenade bandolier you saw isn’t WW1, but WW2 USMC manufacture (I think I know which photo you have in mind). Hey, I'm starting to get into WWII German (specifically Heer) reenacting, and I've been scouring the internet for some gear and uniforms to buy (I got Y Leather Straps, a breadbag, Kar98k pouches, and a Splinter Camo smock from a good friend a while back, haven't heard from him since though. ), collar litzen and shoulder boards. I have found a number of items like helmets cartridge belts and personal items on eBay. I've been reenacting for a while, and the amount of ww2 German reenactors who "happen" to believe in that stuff is a shockingly high percentage. 140K subscribers in the ww2 community. for the helmet SOF Military for the web gear, gas mask, and small items . At The Front, Epic Militaria, WWII Gear or Man the Line? Which has the highest quality stuff, lowest prices, largest selections? Looking for mostly US and German stuff. A proper pair of shoes will cost at $250-$300 if bought new. I run a 16thC military reenactment group in Seattle. www. ) Field gear: M1923 M1 garand ammo belt USMC M1941 combat suspenders USMC third pattern canteen cover with canteen and cup (note- consider getting two of these setups. ua, they have everything you need and stuff you didn't think you needed If you're in the US and on Facebook, Red Guard Militaria resells original and repro items he finds on trips to Russia, highly recommended. People loved the Gas mask. Topics related to WW2 Reenacting only. Soldier of Fortune gift vouchers available to purchase online. There's just one thing holding me back: the sheer amount of money involved. I honestly could do reenactment anywhere in the country, but much prefer things in Ontario or Quebec. What Price Glory for the uniform, boots, and small items . The most common uniform would be some variation of the model 1916 'universal' tunic and trousers - field grey, one cut. Unique Korean War era garments (Parka, Parka-type overciat, M-50 and M-51 uniform items) are all original. SM Wholesale is a slight step down from them, but still pretty solid. On June 22 there is one in Tonganoxie, Kansas, I unfortunately won’t be there but some of my unit members and some from another group I’m in will be there. stls for various bits of ww2 gear, including a "working" bouncing betty that uses a co2 cartridge to make it pop out of the ground Reply tinytraintables British WWII//Armorer • Ebay is your best friend. We still have advisors there, but in terms of direct combat troops, Operation Iraqi Freedom has been over for a entire decade. Here is a layout of some World War 2 era U. perthregiment. Reproduction and blank firing weapons for this era are pretty rare and expensive. That doesn't mean you can't do a support impression (medic? Drummer Boy? I don't know for more modern stuff. They do happen to have some original items once in a while, which are good but way over-priced. close (esc) U. Any WW1, WWII or American Civil War groups in the Cincinnati/ Southwest Ohio area? Thanks :) I wanted to start reenactment after a living history group portraying my local army regiment through WW2. I have heard Elsenau and Gavin thrown about, the latter seeming to be more common among reenactors. jmo not an enactor myself but the thought of say a platoon of soldiers with wearing uniforms, "782" gear would be worth my time. Hello, I'm looking for reenactments in Calgary Alberta, specifically WWII but WWI is fine too, I have tried looking and didn't find any of WWII, I don't mind joining men's reenactments either, however I will need information and guidance towards it. Search. Thanks in advance! Ye jackets, shirts and whatnot are hiki made, gloves are either post war or maybe swiss doe they work well, badges and M33 related items i belive are from 3rd party too doe they have some good stuff like the MAB38 pouches ecc Listed below are our excellently reproduced uniforms and equipment for United States Marines of the WWII era. I'm still new to this stuff so I'm not sure if there's any difference or if I can just use the normal US belt and be fine. Im a bigger guy and I normally buy from ATF, Hessen and Kelly's. W. Our most recent event was this last weekend at Heartland Military Days in Topeka. Marine Corps gear and small arms including: Inland M1 Carbine Springfield Armory M1903A1 Unertl Sniper Rifle About the shotguns: they didn’t use the M1942 shotgun pouch. Hi all, I am looking into ww2 reenacting and would like to know the places to look when buying a uniform. Korean War era uniforms that were originally issued in WWII are also reproductions. Because of my Swiss-Italian heritage I decided to do a WW2 Italian (most likely Alpini/ Italian Mountain Troops) impression. Need to get a P41 uniform set from sm wholesale and then web gear belt then the gear itself I’m looking for a high quality P41 HBT uniform as well as the boondockers. I recently ordered a custom made uniform from Hessen (I normally get order listings and wanted to see how their custom uniforms came out). Heck, I was a squire for a long time when I did Templar Reenactment). There was a public reenactment event in Rockford Illinois and when the event was pretty much over and everyone was leaving a Waffen SS unit stayed together for the evening and had some dinner in a forest with banners and shit like that everywhere in their uniforms and somehow someone brought a Waffen SS veteran to the dinner. But yeah, the rule for a living history group here in the UK is that you have to be 18 to join and carry a weapon. They're made in the US, with correct materials and patterns. It's not Reenactment worthy, but it looks cool and fits the WW2 German vibe without being wool or breaking the bank. I've bene in the hobby since the late 80s and I can only think of maybe two events in all that time where any paperwork ever got used (and I don't mean registration cards for large events, I mean re-creations of period paperwork). While the Iraqis themselves may still be fighting insurgent groups, this is not the conflict Bagel is representing. Resources includes the Printed Vehicle Index and Printed Infantry Index, as well as an ongoing series of reviews of creators working on this topic. For insignia he's got a breast eagle (shows he's in the Heer, looks like Bevo and not a wool one. You seem to be pretty focused on portraying some kind of elite or specialized role with a fancy weapon, but the reality is that 90+% of the people at reenacting events are going to be standard 16K subscribers in the reenactors community. WWII Impressions are the top end makers of US WWII gear currently. We are a subreddit for historical reenactment Its all about reenactors who reenact older periods of our… ATF's US WWII Field Equipment Since 2001, we have manufactured much of our W. Army model IS different than USMC model. I'd stay away from their leather goods. Still missing a few things, replaced some rare stuff with post war (still faithful enough) examples, in order to not losing them one way or another. Shop by product style. There are good apolitical German units out there, and there are those who do torchlight SS ceremonies at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your gear will cost more than your rifle. For WW2, I have a mix of mostly repro and some original items that I'm not afraid to beat up in the field, like canteens and web gear. The German gear is meh. qsdja yjl wodihqh bawq wwomc drjjwdex lnh kabqug qws aefp tdrqi mjpbno ahcpc beuvb hstmhl