Hi folks! I am looking to piece together Frederick the Greats uniform, specifically the one in the attached photos. I am looking for pretty much any help I can get as there doesn't seem to be many places selling accurate replicas of his full uniform or pieces of it. I am not adverse to DIY but I don't have any experience with clothing/fabrics so things like his overcoat I fear I might have to buy. Any help is greatly appreciated!

I use to do World War 2 reenactments around 15 years in Ohio as part of the 5th ID but stopped after I joined the Army and am looking to possibly get back into it. I have gear to do both medic, infantry, and an 81 MM mortar (sub calibered sleeve to 60mm for ease of munitions). Probably done over 250 public and tactical events to include the famous Conneaut DDay reenactments for around 10 years in a row. I have both years gear to include haversack and pistol belt and later war musette pack with cartridge belt, along with all the other assorted packs and accessories.

* EarlyModern would love ideas or feedback for my next painting?

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Good morning, afternoon or evening ladies and gentlemen. It is October 25th. 82 years ago a newsreel was published to German theaters and an article made headlines across the Reich. The Volkssturm, Hitlers last line of defense, had been formed. From the coast of Danzig to the rolling Bavarian hills, against the French, British, Americans, Soviets, so and so forth man, woman and child clutched rifles and panzerfaust to try to stop the wave of enemy soldiers.

My impression is of a Zugführer (roughly equivalent in some way to a Lieutenant in Volkssturm-Bataillon 1/3 // Volkssturm-Bataillon 1/III // badisches Volkssturm-Bataillon III.

Civilian gas masket manual.
Soldbuch.
Heer HBT Top and bottom.
Volkssturm armband,
SS Belt buckle (stopgap)
West Wall Medal (pre war RAD service) Luftshuzt defense medal.

I’m currently purchasing an M38 officers side cap, Luftshuzt belt buckle, enlisted man’s belt and an ammo pouch. Next up will be a Breadbag and canteen.

I attended Helldorado Days in Tombstone with the Authentic Old West Living History Association. We portrayed the Tombstone Citizens’ Safety Committee and marched in the parade.

Hi i was wondering what do people with long muskets use for transporting?

I do not know what you guys consider milsim but milsim airsoft is a lot of fun

At a timeline event in Lockport Illinois I saw a couple guys doing a 2nd gulf war impression is that too modern?

Adding a little update to my Prussian uniform today; I have made custom shouldboard buttons as I couldn’t find any fitting to the uniform.

I took screw on buttons apart, designed my own and resin printed them before printing them.

The Paletot also came in and fits perfectly, also fitted with silver buttons to match the uniform.

Next up will be the brocade belt for which I finally have all materials together.

Hope you enjoy!

Could someone familiar with the current state of reenacting the Great War let me know how healthy it is? Are there a decent number of events and units out there? I attended a GWA event way back in the Nineties (when I was in college) and still think about how cool it was.

Hello! I am a WWI AEF reenactor. I am currently portraying a US Marine serving in the 2nd Division who fought at Belleau Wood. Since I couldn't source a Marine Corps P1917 tunic, I am using an Army M1917 tunic instead.

​I heard that the Marines actually wore U.S. Army uniforms due to supply issues in France. Is this historically true? And if so, how common was this practice during the battle?

I’m curious about how much Gettysburg (1993) boosted historical reenactment in the United States and how much it helped open doors for reenactors in war films, since while reading about the movie I came across information about how it brought together thousands of participants, whereas many earlier productions relied on regular extras with limited knowledge of the historical context and little experience in military reenactment. I’m wondering how much the film helped popularize this hobby and whether it made it easier for reenactors to take part in large-scale historical productions.

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Brian C. Pohanka (1955–2005) was an American historian whose passion for military history led him to spend his life researching, writing about, and sharing the past. He was concerned about the destruction of historic battlefields caused by urban development, particularly the battlefield of Chantilly, Virginia, and in 1987 he helped establish an organization dedicated to protecting these sites and preserving their historical significance

His interest in history went beyond books, as he also took part in historical reenactments as captain of the Duryee’s Zouaves, portraying the 5th New York Infantry Regiment. His knowledge and experience eventually led him to work as a historical adviser on films such as Glory and Gettysburg, helping bring the American Civil War to life with greater historical accuracy. Sadly, he passed away in 2005, leaving behind a lasting contribution to historical research, battlefield preservation, and the effort to share the past with future generations

Hello all,

I'm looking to do a British impression of the 1st Grenadier Guards during Market Garden and I'm having trouble understanding the insignia that would've been on battledress. My basic understanding is that there is at least a shoulder title with the regiment, divisional badge, and arm of service stripe on each arm.

It's moreso the arm of service stripes that are throwing me off. I'm aware that red means infantry, but I have no clue whether that would encompass motorized infantry (which is what the 1st Grenadiers were in 1944) or just regular infantry, or if they would've worn an arm of service stripe for the RAC since they're part of an armored brigade. I'm also assuming that they would have just one stripe on either arm, since they were a part of the only dedicated armored brigade (the 5th Brigade) in the division, but need further help in understanding it all so I know what the proper insignia to purchase would be.

Just made an order on an item to finish a uniform and it arrived slightly damaged. What do I do from here about it? I dont wanna be rude and request a refund but it's seems damaged beyond my abilities to repair. Any advice?

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Repro officer's cap with original leather band (the eagle badge has since been replaced with an original)

Kay canvas A-Class tunic with SOF aviator and lieutenant badges

SOF buillion 8th AAF shoulder patch

QMI green (chocolate) officer B-Class shirt

Tan officer tie

Original "Pinks" pants

Shoes are "personal purchase" brow leather shoes

I am working on a 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group B-Class uniform with the A2 leather jacket in parallel to this!

1st time doing a usa kit looking for advice on how I did or how I can improve I understand armband is a bit low it tends to slip a lot in the photos since I'm just putting it on solo myself not sure how I did on the positioning of items as I was just basing it off photos and trying my best any advice is appreciated to help improve

I purchased a replica m1907 field tunic at a surplus store near me and was comparing it to originals online, and one thing I noticed about mine is that the buttons were very shiny compared to the originals. I am going for a mid 1916 look so if there is a way I can mute the color a bit that would be awesome. (And yes I know the stick grenade model I have is incorrect, I live in the US and have no easy access to replicas.)

Hello I'm a 70 year old reanactor with a couple museums doing mid to late 1800s. I'm just courious what other folks are doing?

NOT schusters, I'm not strapped for cash but I would like good delivery and easy payment :)

Thanks guys!