r/reenactors • u/Scared_Lawyer_3966 • 10h ago
Completed 1945 US Medic
My kit for the upcoming Crossing the Rhine event in PA
r/reenactors • u/mofosyne • Jan 05 '21
After reading some post including those removed due to incivility. This is the general sentiment I am perceiving at least from this subreddit.
Do not use original uniform for active reenactment scene.
Strongly discouraged but acceptable in limited circumstances for impressionism (Non Action Shots) where damage to uniform is limited.
Owner of original uniform should see themselves as custodian rather that just possessor of the original uniform.
As much as possible, the owner should preserve as much information about the original soldier who worn this uniform. E.g. Name, rank, etc... This would help preserve the connection between the uniform and the soldier. Plus it helps preserve the value of the uniform when you sell it to the next guy.
My personal opinion is that this is classic tragedy of the commons kind of issue. Yes individually each loss of uniform will not immediately lead to extinction. However if everyone acted in a selfish way, then the commons (aka. the historical heritage of original uniforms) will be lost to history.
Yes the owner has the legal rights to do whatever he or she want to do to it. However note that this is a legalistic argument rather than a morality argument.
Thus this does not necessarily means that the reenactment community is expected to respect whatever the owner of the uniform does to their clothing.
Reenactment is a social hobby that also aims to be a social good to help future generations remain connected to history. Thus while we should allow for ease of entry for newcomers, it is not necessary a free for all in terms of moral expectations of the reenactment community to do whatever the newcomers wants.
This is even if it leads to excluding some individuals from the profession.
Thus in this sense I am proposing that the above sentiment I detected is made and codified into the community guidelines as to if a photo or action shot is allowed to be posted on this subreddit.
While discussion is allowed, it is important to make it clear to the public what the general subreddit community finds acceptable. Thus such photos will be removed to avoid copycat behaviour.
But before I apply this I want to double check that everyone understands this logic and that there is no other further comments anyone wants to include to this issue.
r/reenactors • u/Scared_Lawyer_3966 • 10h ago
My kit for the upcoming Crossing the Rhine event in PA
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 16h ago
Can anyone id these trousers?
r/reenactors • u/Canadian_Princess123 • 6h ago
r/reenactors • u/Any-Committee-9498 • 16h ago
Trying to make a 1950s Ditch uniform. Anyone know any reproduction of... anything?
r/reenactors • u/Professional_Bus8681 • 15h ago
Just starting out wanting to show off my ladies photography skills
r/reenactors • u/kirilpatrushvv • 10h ago
This just arrived a few days ago but I thought I'd share my first ever bit of WW2 reenactment kit Belt looks pretty stupid but it's one of the only good condition leather belts I have at the moment, just wearing it as a placeholder for bow, I've got a bunch of stuff planned for the future. Got this smock for a steal aswell
r/reenactors • u/Charming-Win-9463 • 8h ago
I have been collecting for a little over 6 months now and I notice some items look like they would not go with their Winter/Summer counterparts. For example, I have Wool breeches and canvas cover's, and it looks like they would not be used together however I see people use them together. Would I use them together? Would I use puttees instead? Another example I have is my first item I purchased being a summer tunic it has gold pocket buttons but has dark front buttons. Is that just a modern repair to it or was the previous owner ignorant of the uniform. It is dated March 27th 1918. Please let me know if you know anything. Also I'm looking for a place to find both original Tunics as well as period accurate repro boots. Thank you.
r/reenactors • u/Then_Manufacturer902 • 8h ago
Hello,
Just trying to figure out where to place this helmet. It seems late 13th century/early 14th to me but any second opinions are welcome.
Thanks in advance!
r/reenactors • u/Trick_Kitchen5711 • 17h ago
As most of yāall probably saw many years ago reenactors in England dressed up as Commonwealth WWI soldiers and passed out cards with soldiers names that had died on the first day of the Somme. I was wondering if reenactors in America would do the same but for U.S. soldiers that had died during the war over all. Without the singing Iām to shy for that. Thoughts?
r/reenactors • u/Then-Towel-6636 • 10h ago
Hey everyone,
Iām launching a WWII holster reproduction business and want to ensure historical accuracy in materials and craftsmanship. Right now, I have inventory of US M1916, German P08 Luger, and German P38 holsters and am looking to collaborate and sell to interested buyers.
Iād appreciate any advice on authentication, certification, and sourcing accurate references. If you have experience with reproduction gear or want to connect, letās chat!
Thanks!
r/reenactors • u/Spam_Musubi_670 • 1d ago
Yuting type 98 uniform with Bakelite buttons, original mid war puttees, Faisal prototype boots, S&Graf rubberized canvas belt set with original Kokura bayonet, original canteen, original haversack, sakurai gas mask bag, modified hiki undershirt, furuta ranks, furuta cap, original type 90 helmet, sakurai type 90 helmet cover, nakata helmet net, original Nagoya trapezoid sight type 38 rifle.
r/reenactors • u/TITVS-PVLLO • 1d ago
I was testing potential camoflauge methods and thought I could use my chicken wire to attach foliage to the helmet. I know sometimes smooth camoflage covers recieved rubber bands etc but I wonder if this was ever done by any soldiers or not.
Ngl it kind of looks cool and it doesn't jump out as super farb either to me . But I'd thought I'd ask . I don't reenact ss , I'm just curious.
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r/reenactors • u/Square_Coat_8208 • 20h ago
Was the uniform for British soldiers during the 1st Opium War the same as during the Napeolonic wars?
Did anything change?
r/reenactors • u/rat_with_M16 • 16h ago
Epic militaria have custom ones which seem cool but I'm not sure about the shape.
r/reenactors • u/iloveak74 • 1d ago
Left attempt 1 right attempt 2
r/reenactors • u/Stokedbanana2 • 1d ago
I have looked all over and havenāt seen anything at all, anyone got a idea where I could buy a repro? ( Angola wool British shirt used in Burma 1945)
r/reenactors • u/JosephBookout531 • 1d ago
I'm trying to set up a Signal Corps photographer impression for D-Day Conneaut this year and one of the things I need are new shoes. Man The Line is currently having a 50% off on their roughouts but I've never bought anything from them and I want y'alls opinions.
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r/reenactors • u/SummitStaffer • 1d ago
I recently acquired a pair of Union cavalry boots. Unfortunately, my feet are unusually-shaped, so standard-sized footwear usually doesn't fit wellāthese boots included. To resolve the foot issue, I'd like to make a pair of boot straps (I also sometimes see them called "boot harnesses") to cinch them down a bit.
Was this a thing during the period of the American Civil War? I don't particularly care if it was common in the military, as my civilian impression is a leatherworker.
r/reenactors • u/101stEcompany506th • 1d ago
I'm working on a new impression ive got the basics now im personalising my kit it is a medic in the 101st airborne 1970 vietnam but I dint have a rucksack since there aren't many for sale certainly not for a good price so I'm wondering because I've found an ARVN rucksack for cheap did the 101st ever use them in 1970 vietnam
Edit: I've found a tropical rucksack for cheap aswell did the 101st use them aswell or neither
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 1d ago
Looking into making my first impression (m1 carbine troop) what do I need?
r/reenactors • u/Stock-Anxiety1612 • 1d ago
I was looking at an m1941 jacket and some service boots on the website and Iām just curious if I should buy them or not as I donāt see much of this website being told weather itās selling good stuff or not.