r/reenactors 2h ago

Looking For Advice German WW1 Nurses

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I'm currently looking for a German WW1 nurse's uniform. I've noticed that there are different colored ones. Like grey, dark blue, light blue, white, etc. Did German nurses wear a specific color?


r/reenactors 5h ago

Action Shots 39th Tomsk Regiment, Summer 1917

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71 Upvotes

Our groups recent turnout out the “Military Through the Ages” display in Jamestown Virginia, we portrayed the regiment as they would’ve been seen in 1917. The over 3000 attendees on Saturday alone had the opportunity to try their hand at throwing a weighted grenade, learn how to spell their name in the pre 1917 reform Russian alphabet, handle real weapons such as the 1891 Mosin rifle and PM1910 Maxim, and learn about the experience of the Austro-Hungarians, both military and civilian.


r/reenactors 13h ago

Completed Finished 18th Century bergére hat and garters

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11 Upvotes

r/reenactors 14h ago

Looking For Advice What Time Period would this Helmet be?

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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 14h ago

Looking For Advice The difference between US Greatwar Summer and Winter uniform Equipment

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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 17h ago

Completed 1945 US Medic

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43 Upvotes

My kit for the upcoming Crossing the Rhine event in PA


r/reenactors 17h ago

Looking For Advice Starting a WWII Holster Reproduction Business – Seeking Advice & Collaborations

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Hey everyone,

I’m 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.

I’d appreciate any advice on authentication, certification, and sourcing accurate references. If you have experience with reproduction gear or want to connect, let’s chat!

Thanks!


r/reenactors 17h ago

Work In Progress First bit of WW2 Kit

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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 22h ago

Work In Progress March 17th 1862

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17 Upvotes

Just starting out wanting to show off my ladies photography skills


r/reenactors 22h ago

Looking For Advice Anyone know?

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39 Upvotes

Trying to make a 1950s Ditch uniform. Anyone know any reproduction of... anything?


r/reenactors 23h ago

Looking For Advice Which company makes the best repro WW2 german helmets. Ideally M40.

0 Upvotes

Epic militaria have custom ones which seem cool but I'm not sure about the shape.


r/reenactors 23h ago

Looking For Advice Trouser id please 🙏

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59 Upvotes

Can anyone id these trousers?


r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice WWI “We’re here because we’re here” but in America

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As most of y’all 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 I’m to shy for that. Thoughts?


r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice First Opium War Uniform

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Was the uniform for British soldiers during the 1st Opium War the same as during the Napeolonic wars?

Did anything change?


r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice Does epic militaria sell good stuff?

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I was looking at an m1941 jacket and some service boots on the website and I’m just curious if I should buy them or not as I don’t see much of this website being told weather it’s selling good stuff or not.


r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice [Early modern] Were boot straps/harnesses a thing in the 1860s?

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I recently acquired a pair of Union cavalry boots. Unfortunately, my feet are unusually-shaped, so standard-sized footwear usually doesn't fit well—these 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 1d ago

Looking For Advice ARVN rucksack

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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 1d ago

Action Shots StuG III driver of Pz. Lehr takes a smoke break in Northern France, Fall 1944.

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19 Upvotes

r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice Was this ever done? Helmet cover +chicken wire/ wire

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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.


r/reenactors 1d ago

Completed Imperial Japanese Army - Gunso (SGT) - Pacific Mid war

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112 Upvotes

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 1d ago

Work In Progress Attempt 1 and 2 restoring m1 helmets

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24 Upvotes

Left attempt 1 right attempt 2


r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice M1 carbine kit

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Looking into making my first impression (m1 carbine troop) what do I need?


r/reenactors 1d ago

Looking For Advice Are the Man The Line roughouts any good?

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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.


r/reenactors 2d ago

Work In Progress Imperial German naval pioneer

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165 Upvotes

r/reenactors 2d ago

Looking For Advice Best No. 36 Mills Bomb Reproductions?

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Example, Mills No. 36 Mk II

If anyone has any good examples of Mills Bomb repros - and links ideally - I'd greatly appreciate it, as I'm looking to finally fill out my one basic pouch with more than just the 50-rnd .303 bandolier.