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  1. skbellis

    WWII Reenacting Discussion Thread

    I think that there were more female war correspondents at the Rockford event than there was during all of ww2.
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    Vintage Eyeglasses

    Shuron has a nice option also: http://www.shuron.com/ronstrong.htm
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    Men's DRESS BOOTS to suit all budgets.

    Has anyone seen these? http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/shoes/boots/stafford-kent-mens-wingtip-boots/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002880311&catId=cat100300057&deptId=dept20000018&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null&colorizedImg=DP0610201317013283M.tif Seem like a decent value.
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    can't get the stiff out of the hat

    I am happy to see this thread. I have one of the Stetson Buffalo felt hats that is super stiff. Any suggestions are welcome.
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    Pomade

    Also, how good is Groom and Clean as compared to Brylcreem? Which has the better hold? Which gives a more wet look? For my hair Groom and Clean has more hold than Brylcreem, but I would have to say Brylcreem has a lot more shine to it. Personally I really like Groom and Clean, it isn't too...
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    On yer bike!

    These are tempting to convert into panniers: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-belgian-military-saddle-bags-brown.aspx?a=937827 ---Scott
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    Cadet/Castro Caps.

    In case anyone is still looking for a Ridgeway hat, I recently found these : http://kakaduaustralia.myshopify.com/collections/canvas/products/9h03-sge http://shop.mickeyssurplus.com/RidgeWay-Cap-Ridgeway.htm They are pretty spot on, but the bill isn't as durable as the originals. The XL is...
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    J. Peterman Counterfeit Mailbag

    I see some USPS Letter Carriers with nice leather straps on their bags here in Illinois, I need to stop one of them and find out where they get them. I think they might work well with the Peterman Mailbag. IRWALTON, congrats on your acquisition. Scott
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    Hair cuts

    After alot of struggles, I have learned a key phrase for the classic vintage hair cut. Modern day they seem to call it a " Low Fade". So I ask for a low fade and very little ( maybe 1/4" off the top) and I am usually pretty happy. Scott
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    Anorak : Like Pitt wears in "TIBET"

    ANorak in the US BShee, I just got 2 of these: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=713513 They seem to be brand new, and if you do a search on this forum and the rest of the web you can see how people have modified them. ---Scott
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    Turning glasses into shades.

    Even though I hate Wal*Mart, single vision lenses there are $50 US, and $60 if you don't use their frames. You might want to shop around. ---Scott
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    Donegal Importers???

    Thank guys. I have been happy with my Hanna Hats, and I thought I would give this importer a shot when they offered free shipping. Lesson learned. Cheers, Scott P.S. -- Classified00, no offense meant on the patchwork hat ;).
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    Donegal Importers???

    Has anyone dealt with Donegal Importers ( http://www.donegalimporters.com/mysitecaddy/site3/ )??? I ordered a "Boardwalk Empire" Newsboy Hanna Hat from them on November 16th only to receive one of those goofy patchwork hats. I phoned them, mailed it back to them per their request ( payed for the...
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    Vintage Eyeglasses

    Yesterday I had an eye exam and had already planned to get a pair of Shuron Ronsir ZYL's, however I was pleasently surprised to find that the optometrist already carried the Ray Ban Clubmasters. I was seriously considering these since they were already in stock and it would be easier to deal...
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    The Master's Hat

    Hello! I am currently Junior Warden and am planning ahead for headwear for my year in the East. I think the Homburg would be a little more flattering to me. As Excellent High Priest of my Royal Arch Chapter I have worn a couple of different fedora's and usually get an Indiana Jone's...
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    Help! What boots are these?? I need some

    had some made Hello! I saw this thread some time ago and went out and had a pair of these boots made. However I lost this thread and only recently found it. I went to a surplus store, bought a decent paid of jungle boots. Then went to a cobbler I knew and showed her the photo pictured here...
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    overnight bag

    Bigger than an Awol bag, but...AAF Kit Bag. CCO, You might want to try this bag from WW2 Impressions. It is a nice reproduction of the WW2 AAF Kit Bag. It even has the pockets added on the inside. WW2 Impressions makes these bags in the USA with high quality...
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    USAAF A-1 WWII Mechanic Sweaters

    Wool version of the Orvis sweater National Geographic has a wool version of the sweater that Orivs carries: http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/clothing/men%27s-clothing/sweaters/wool-wwii-military-sweater ---Scott
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    J. Peterman Counterfeit Mailbag

    mailbag... Gee...I didn't think that this was such an unknown item. I always thought that this was one of Peterman's staple items. I was thinking of maybe swapping out the current strap with a WW2 GI style rifle sling (...
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    J. Peterman Counterfeit Mailbag

    genuine J. Peterman 'Counterfeit Mailbag ' Yes, I did receive a genuine J. Peterman Counterfeit Mailbag. The Counterfeit part is the actual name of the bag from the company: http://jpeterman.com/product~cat~100207~sku~NLG+1005.asp

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