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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    Yes, size 12s are definitely hard to find. It's not impossible but the rest of the uniform is within reach due to your size.
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    As promised, I put my original WW1 officer's uniform on and took a photo. I took a few liberties and removed the background and superimposed my photo over the background just to get the feel.
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    Wanted - Vintage Riding Breeches

    Indyfan, send me a personal message with some details and we'll discuss. Appreciated.
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    Trench Art: Rank & File Art Work From the Front Lines

    Here are two that I have in my display case. They are French WWI 75mm shell casings brought back from the western front by a member of the 26th Yankee Division and made into flower vases. Notice the rose and YD and fluting at the base. Enjoy!
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    Vitanola, do these look familiar? What is interesting is that these boots are original WWI US Army Officers boots. Notice the 3 rows of lace hooks at the top of the boot. I believe that the boot designs after WWI and into the 60s (includinging Stacy Adams Boots) were more than likely...
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    My Vintage 40s Era Hunting Pants

    fishmeok, Hmmmm, very interesting breeches. I have never seen a pair with leather on the outside of the leg rather than on the inside. Also, the leather is not what would be normally used (suede). The cut looks to be pre-1920s because it is a more rounded cut like the WWI AEF infantry...
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    What do you do for Living?

    I am retired. Software Engineering project manager until I got laid off in 2003 and never looked back. Did some Contract work until 2005 and then formally retired. Worked as a general contractor until early this year when work died off. Now my hobbies are Web Design, Oil Paintings, Donate...
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    My Vintage 40s Era Hunting Pants

    gfirob, these are called breeches. There is a misnoma concerning these types of trousers since many call them Jodhpurs. The distinction concerns the length. Jodhpurs are similar in design but are longer and extend to the foot. They extend down over jodhpur boots with a built-in strap...
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    My Vintage 40s Era Hunting Pants

    Carter, yes these were made in Brooklyn probably prior to or during WWII. These are original and were purchased for about $15.00 on ebay some years ago. I have seen them listed recently under the Mfg names of Soo Mills and Woolrich. However, those that I've seen were more the straight leg and...
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    WW1 Aero Uniform Pip, I would recommend that you start slowly. If you are looking to fill your aero pilot's kit with originals, I'm afraid it will cost. I would estimate that my aero kit came to close to $1,000 USD. I'm also afraid that your primary source for equipment will come from...
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    Stacy Adams Boots I really like the toes and heels on these. Very nice. I have a pair (but plain) and like them a lot. If you are thinking of ordering, please note that they run large. I wear a size 10 so I ordered that size. The Mfg size is one full size larger. I eventually had to...
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    Share your own art here :)

    My Oil Paintings I have been painting for a number of years and, after all the trials and errors, this is what I've ended up with. I hope you all enjoy them. They are in my own private collection:
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    My Vintage 40s Era Hunting Pants

    With 11 inches of new snow last night, it was time to pull out the old stand-bys, a pair of vintage wool Double-Ware Hunting pants. Warm and dependable for almost 70 years now.
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    WW1 Uniform mfgs You might want to look at http://www.schipperfabrik.com/ I have bought from them and their repros are absolutely fantastic, to say the least. BTW - I have pulled together a complete WW1 pilot's uniform that fits and will try to post a photo shortly.
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    I'm a bit biased. I think it's a toss-up between the early Army Air corps, the Polish Lancer (with variations) and pre-WWII officer's uniform.
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    Jodhpurs / Breeches

    Breeches and Jodhpurs For you folks who are interested in traditionally cut breeches and jodhpurs (i.e. 30s/40s cut), I have just purchased a pair of breeches from each of these suppliers. Their prices are a bit high but the quality and cut are excellent...
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    Sweetheart Items

    This pin contains either a red rhinestone or a small ruby. I don't think that real gemstones were used in these pins but I can't really be sure.
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    Sweetheart Items

    My WWII Sweetheart Pins My Daughter and Son-In-Law are now based in Europe and I wear a Son-In-Service pin on my jacket lapel at all times. Since his enlistment, I have been collecting WWII sweetheart pins just for the fun of it and have accumulated a nice set of them. As previously stated...
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    Military Sweetheart Pins pre and post WWII

    Thanks much. I'll post there.
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    Military Sweetheart Pins pre and post WWII

    Prior to and during WWII, the families of military men wore a great variety of jewelry representing their loved ones branch of service, rank and/or military function. These jewelry items were known as Sweetheart Pins and worn as bracelets, lapel pins and broaches. I will follow up with a...

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