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Postby Jebus! » Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:47 pm

Some WWII USMC fatigues and web gear package for a cheap price. I have been looking everywhere, anyone know good websites to find such a thing?
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Postby LettuceHead » Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:04 pm

If you want 'cheap', then buy from the 'straight from Hong Kong' guys on Ebay. Just don't be surprised when it disintegrates off your body in the middle of an event, though.

Everyone I know who does WW2 US gets their repro uniforms from www.atthefront.com. Reasonably priced for the good quality you get.

Minus boots and helmet you're looking at around $500 for uniform plus an almost complete set of web gear. You can start with the bare bones belt, canteen and ammo pouches to start and build up as you go if you can't throw down right from the start. Just don't skimp on the trousers and shirt!
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Postby Atown » Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:19 pm

Yea most of what I have seen is around $500. But being 14, I think your budget is more along the lines of ebay, who knows, you may get lucky and get decent quality...
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Postby keithHPOW » Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:58 am

Hi

you should check out an ebay supplier called spearheadmilitaria. I get lots of German uniform items from there and despite the general perception of Chinese or Asian kit being poor quality i find it looks pretty good and has lasted pretty well even in rough Scottish climate. Only problem i've found is that the buttons are very poorly sewn so best to re-sew once you receive the clothing
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Postby TexanKraut » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:54 am

CHEAP IS NOT CORRECT! Please for the sake of the dead and dying forefathers who fought on all fronts during this war, portray their roles RIGHT!!!

You'll be kicking yourself later when you go to an event and guys are ragging on you for doing it wrong. Just take the time, research, save your money, and don't do cheap, because your wallet and pride will just decrease in the long run.
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Postby Jebus! » Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:04 am

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What is wrong with you? This thread has been dead for A LONG time!
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