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  1. Lone_Ranger

    What's the Funniest Things to happen to you in vintage?

    Was thinking J. Peterman myself. ;)
  2. Lone_Ranger

    Bobby Helmet

    Thanks for the input! That will give me something to work with for a while.
  3. Lone_Ranger

    Bobby Helmet

    Well, it makes sense. It's just hard to follow. There would have been an easier way to say it. D.A., you say you got your collection from an auction site? Last time I checked the helmets were available, but the badges, and other "furniture" weren't due to the regulation of the auction site...
  4. Lone_Ranger

    Bobby Helmet

    Since there was a thread on dating a FDNY Fireman's helmet, does anyone know where I can get a British Police Helmet? I'm interested in the "Home Office pattern helmet" with the "Rose top." Even though the Comb Top helmet is more popular. Anyone have one already...
  5. Lone_Ranger

    Help!: Zeppelins, Dirigibles, Airships, etc.

    The Goodyear Blimp model brings back some memories.
  6. Lone_Ranger

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Interesting WWI vintage Stars and Stripes articles complaining about a lack of campaign hats. http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com/pdf/Old%20Campaign%20Hat.pdf The article hints that it was the introduction of the steel combat helmet that caused the phase out of the campaign hat. Replacing...
  7. Lone_Ranger

    Adventure! Fedora Lounge Folks in Action!

    December 2007...Germany & Austria Christmas Market Tour... Regensburg, in Bavaria. The Steinerne Brücke crossing the Danube, Nuremberg, Christkindl Markt. Horse drawn carriage with Deutsche Post marking, and pretty Fräulein (vintage clothing?) The weather was fantastic, but...
  8. Lone_Ranger

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    Yes, the military coat will be cut smaller, and unfortunately, the quality of military uniforms isn't what it was in the 40's. Today the service uniform feels like a polyester leisure suit. (gasp) The USMC, and US Army, issue "all weather" coat, as they call it, feels like it was made for...
  9. Lone_Ranger

    Tell me about Harris Tweed?

    Key Grip, You may still be in luck. I just ordered a made-to-measure, tweed hacking jacket, from Bookster. Glen plaid, with a few extras. As a hobby I ride horses. I ride English. A guy my size finds it very hard to find suitable riding attire, that doesn't involve western boots, and a 10...

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