Chris Boonzaier Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 Am issue 1915 jacket with officers collar added. I have 2 original Sandbags but made these copies as they are better to hang on the uniform. The grenade on the belt is original, the grenades in the sandbags are newly made sticks with original caps.
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 15, 2009 Author Posted August 15, 2009 I was sent the following rather angry email..... "How do you KNOW he was an offensive pioneer officer? He was probably a VERY nice man, loved by his family, respected by his comrades, kind to kittens, liked sunset walks on the beach. It isn't like you to be so judgemental." Like with many things in this hobby, you have to go with educated guesses. "How do you KNOW Germans snipers did not wear purple helmets as night camouflage!" or "How do you KNOW that .."... certain things you just "know".... like tankers are lazy buggers who dont want to walk, Artillerymen hide waaaay behind the front, pioneers are obnoxious and if it wasn't for the infantry (Queen of battle), wars would be a waste of time. So, I stick with my original... this is an offensive Pionier Leutnant!
Tom Y Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 I wonder who sent that e-mail Great uniform. What's in the holster?
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 15, 2009 Author Posted August 15, 2009 What's in the holster? Nothing, he is just happy to see me ;-)
Chris Liontas Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Nothing, he is just happy to see me ;-) Sweet uniform Chris. Any chance we could get a close up of the helmet and its cammo pattern??
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 16, 2009 Author Posted August 16, 2009 Hi, will get it done soon. Watch for a thread with my US Uniform soon ;-)
Chip Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I was sent the following rather angry email..... "How do you KNOW he was an offensive pioneer officer? He was probably a VERY nice man, loved by his family, respected by his comrades, kind to kittens, liked sunset walks on the beach. It isn't like you to be so judgemental." Like with many things in this hobby, you have to go with educated guesses. "How do you KNOW Germans snipers did not wear purple helmets as night camouflage!" or "How do you KNOW that .."... certain things you just "know".... like tankers are lazy buggers who dont want to walk, Artillerymen hide waaaay behind the front, pioneers are obnoxious and if it wasn't for the infantry (Queen of battle), wars would be a waste of time. So, I stick with my original... this is an offensive Pionier Leutnant! Chris, What a ridiculous comment from this person. Of course you can make your pioneer whatever you like. Some people have a lot of nerve. I think the Brits have an apropriate response, "Pi.. off!"
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 16, 2009 Author Posted August 16, 2009 Chris, What a ridiculous comment from this person. Of course you can make your pioneer whatever you like. Some people have a lot of nerve. I think the Brits have an apropriate response, "Pi.. off!" Yes! Thats it! I will print out a speach bubble and glue it on the wall next to him! If he says "P.Off" to all and sundry... they are bound to find him offensive! ;-)
ccj Posted January 13, 2013 Posted January 13, 2013 It's extremely nice and the exact tunic and look I'm searching for.
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 13, 2013 Author Posted January 13, 2013 It had Pionier Leutnant Boards without a number on them, but I have no idea if they are original to the piece...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 20, 2014 Author Posted November 20, 2014 I finally got the belt I wanted for this tunic....
Stuka f Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Nice belt! But that might make him less "offensive"...I think....! cheers |<ris Ps love the uniform too!
dond Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 He probably beats his wife and kids with it so he is still offensive.
Chip Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Chis, I think your "angry" e-mail was an attempt at humor, albeit a failed one. Chip
Hoss Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Chis, I think your "angry" e-mail was an attempt at humor, albeit a failed one. Chip Chip Maybe he was from Yorkshire? many old timers don't go for sarkie humour and are still at entry level ie: a custard pie in the face and the fickle finger of fate award. "Sock it to me" Eric
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