Jock Auld Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Eric,What is with that bigger than normal mess tin? I remember seeing similar on a horse at the begining of the film 'The Longest day'. When 'Goldfinger' is riding up to the bunkers? I have never seen any others like it until now. Edited January 25, 2015 by Jock Auld
Chip Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Eric, Nice display. Is that a private purchase shirt? It's not the normal issue style, i.e. a pull-over. Chip
Hoss Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Jock kit is a m1887 pattern, Chip the shirt is 1913 dated I'll take more pictures the braces are private purchase from an old soldiers personal items pre W1 from the odds and ends he had I think he was a official not combat he'd be too old. Chip re: shirts what is normal? over here everyone started copying a shirt belonging to B.Combs. Eric
Chip Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Perhaps I was fooled by the shirt being tucked in. Does it unbutton all the way down or is it a pullover?Chip
Hoss Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Its pullover the puppy goes way down past his nads the left front has ink stamps, some idiot dry cleaned it imo,, underneath is his undershirt I'll take pics of that too. Chip do you have em issue braces? only pair I've ever seen were in a private museum along with a pr of socks. Eric
Chip Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Eric, OK, yes the shirt is an issue one. I haven't looked at mine in so long I forgot how low down the placket went. No Hosenträger and no socks. Not that I haven't been looking..... Chip Edited February 5, 2015 by Chip
mchapman Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Were these white drill trousers ever reproduced? Compared to other uniform components, these things seem to pop up quite often? I have two of them and sort of curious about authenticity. One has a depot stamp and size, the other just has a size stamp. I dont have photos on hand at the moment, but I can try to grab some this evening.
Hoss Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Were these white drill trousers ever reproduced? Absolutely re-enactment suppliers have them made,,,true originals don't sell for a great deal relatively, stamps labels dates are a plus and probably a lot were left in barracks and 'Kammers' I think is the word, Who knows they may have even been thrown at the soldiers for extra underwear that's why I show them. Eric
Claudius Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Eric, at the begining of the film 'The Longest day'. When 'Goldfinger' is riding up to the bunkers?
mchapman Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks Hoss.. I'll get some photos and measurements of my drill trousers. They are pretty small and most reenactors are VERY huge (haha)... so, perhaps we can use that as one way to tell authenticity? (I kid, I kid...).
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 Eric, OK, yes the shirt is an issue one. I haven't looked at mine in so long I forgot how low down the placket went. No Hosentäger and no socks. Not that I haven't been looking..... Chip Thanks Chip and 'placket' is a lot better than "past his nads" I took some extra pics I hope you can help me on an ink stamp Gents? Eric
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks Hoss.. I'll get some photos and measurements of my drill trousers. They are pretty small and most reenactors are VERY huge (haha)... so, perhaps we can use that as one way to tell authenticity? (I kid, I kid...). extra photos my pair have a label tag and ankle tape, sorry the lighting went a bit funny in some pictures. Eric
Hoss Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 Gents I dressed him in another outfit the pants having just a single waist button (Kraus) Cheers
Chip Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Eric, That mark you asked about is Mecklenburg Jäger Bataillon No.14 (M.J.B.No.14). You had once asked me if I had any extra shirts and by the look of things, you didn't need any more! I don't think I have all of mine photographed. I may have some pictures of my Austrian issue set. They are similar, as you might expect, but have some very unique features. Chip
Hoss Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks Chip One day I have to buy you a camera. Eric
Chip Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 One day I have to buy you a camera. Eric, No, you just have to give me enough money so I can retire and have the time to photograph everything. Also, I don't have a nice mannequin or a decent setting for a photo-shoot. Perhaps with time.....
Hoss Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Well I don't have money either I may have to hock me camera the dark background is a blanket off the bed, and the blighter is photographed next to the kitchen 'area' to adjust the lighting. Us poor souls Chip. I gave up on lotto tickets its just a dream now......blimey! I feel like doing meself in. Eric
Hoss Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 playing again, I hope you gents don't mind this time with a jumper these sweaters are probably still made today so I may never know for sure, didn't cost much out of rough ersatz wool. Cheers
Chip Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 OK, you just threw that Salzbeutel in there to keep my attention off of the sweater. Chip
Chip Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 No nice display mannequin, but here are some of my pieces.
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