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1910s Suits help
I was wondering if anyone had, amongst their collections, any photos of British men (middle class, mid to late 20s-ish in age) in informal daywear from around 1910-15? Really struggling to ascertain the men's fashions from the time - have only come across American images (which I believe would... -
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Replica vintage flannel supplier in Germany?
Bit of an odd one, but a a some point in the recent past I stumbled across a website in Germany that sold, amongst other things, fairly decent replica flannel trousers. They sold 20's, 30's and 40's styles under the heading naming them, IIRC, "1925" "1935" and "Hollywood", with I'm certain a few...- Cobden
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Burtons 1930's/1940's suit 36S
Rather snazzy late 30's or 1940's SB peaked lapelled two piece suit (jacket and trousers), medium blue with pinstripe; British Made. Some features of wartime economy, but by no means all - so probably pre-41 - though could just be a pre-war cheap suit! Condition is good, though the original...- Cobden
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British Army Cawnpore Sola Pith Helmet
Very rare item indeed; the Indian pattern topee.These were sanctioned for all ranks official in the mid 1930's for all but ceremonial purposes in India(for which the Wolseley was retained until 1939), the Wolseley was considered to bulky and heavy, and the exposed retaining screw for the top...- Cobden
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WWII British Uniforms Guide: Royal Navy
Unlike the Army, uniforms of the Royal Navy did not undergo anywear near as many changes through the war as the army. However, this is counteracted by the number of uniforms that existed! There were four different uniform types depending on rank and rate: Officers, Class I (CPO's), Class II... -
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WWII British Uniforms Guide: British Army
I've got nothing better to do, so I thought I'd do a few quick guides on British Uniforms of WWII, as a general guide to those who wish to portray those sadists who have gotten bored of women saying "you look handsome" when they see you in an American uniform and instead want to hear "you smell... -
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WWII Re-enactors and Living Historians Wiki
Cheap, and free hosted (for now), and so far only has one actual article, but could be a very useful resource in the future: http://20thcenturyreenacting.wikispaces.com/ Not exactly the most complex site mankind has ever created, but if you want to contribute something, feel free. Well, it... -
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Ecky Thump Caps
Does anyone still make the very large flat caps, which were sort of the symbol of the British Working Classes (God, I hate that term) before the war? As seen in this photo: I've always quite like them, but I've never seen one being worn nowadays. Anyone have any ideas? -
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Death of a Fedora
Gentleman, it is tonight that I finally have to say farewell to a hat that has been my beloved companion for nigh on five years now - a brown, medium brimmed, low crowned Christie's Trilby. It was nothing particularly flashy, probably mid 1980's, bought second hand at a charity shop in... -
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A new impression, finally finished
Royal Navy Midshipman. These photo's are me in what would have been worn (as far as I can tell) by a midshipman leading a landing or boarding party. -
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RAF officers uniform for sale:
Have an RAF officer's uniform for sale. About a 38 inch chest, 34 inch waist, trousers 32 inch waist, length 30 inches (but can be let down). The rank is currently Flying Officer, although there are still the remnants of where I removed the Wingco's rank lace (I foolishly thought it was a 1950's...- Cobden
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White Flannel Trousers?
Does anyone know if there is anywhere in the UK or online where one can find white flannels? Grey flannels seem quite easy to get, but not white. Anyone have any ideas?- Cobden
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Unusual impressions...
...just out of curiosity, am I the only re-enactor/living historian/bloke who dresses up at weekends here who doesn't portray USAAF, US Army or RAF ossifer? I do my RAF erk, RN swabjockey and Fleet Air Arm (so, admittedly, I have suffered from pilot fever!) myself; just wondered if anyone else... -
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An accidental discovery
For many years now, I've been in possesion of a RAF officers uniform which I...well...got from a school costume department...:whistling I changed the buttons, demoted it, stuck a pair of pilots wings on it, etc Anyway, I always assumed it was from the 1950's or 1960's, worn by some chap... -
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"Accouterments" Spelling Discussions
...without wishing to appear to be a grammer nazi, surely the gentleman means accoutrements?- Cobden
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White Lapels on Black Dinner Jackets?
Recently saw a photograph from Cairo during the 1940's in which a few men have white satin lapel facings on black double breasted jackets. Has anyone heard of this before, or was it a strange Egyptian fad? The gentlemen wearing it appear to be Egyptians as opposed to expats (who also appear in... -
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Old boys ties?
Just wondering what the consensus is on old boys ties/club ties/regimental ties? I'm not talking about flying under false colours (which is never a good idea!), but earnt ones :p Are they pretensious? Or very classy? I find that mine is a very timeless pattern, but I fear wearing one because...- Cobden
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Restoring Trilby's...
First off, What ho! New to this forum, seems rather splendid if you ask me! Secondly, many years ago (well, four!) I purchased a wide brimmed trilby/fedora in good nick, but unfortunately due to my insistance on wearing it...well...everywhere (it makes Indiana Jones' Hat look poorly...
