WW2 British Army In NW Europe, The Basics Part I - Reenacting Tips

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Rifleman Moore

Rifleman Moore

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@andyd27
@andyd27 5 жыл бұрын
William lennon do a very good repro ammo boot, a bit pricey but very accurate!
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
Ah, I wasn't aware they were making them now, I only knew of their B5s. I've just taken a look and they do indeed look very good, as expected, but as you say very expensive!
@grahamthebaronhesketh.
@grahamthebaronhesketh. 2 жыл бұрын
I had a pair of ammo boots and was constantly slipping over. Traded them for rubber soles.
@Yandarval
@Yandarval 7 ай бұрын
@@grahamthebaronhesketh. Ammo boots need lots of practice to prevent that. Tarmac and Ammo boots are not a good combo. I recall landing on my arse during my own promotion ceremony.
@Tmilitaria
@Tmilitaria 6 ай бұрын
@@RiflemanMoore I believe for early war you could use puttees.
@croixdeguerre
@croixdeguerre 3 жыл бұрын
I am french but y understand the majority of the vidéo ! That's a cool guide to start in british reenactings, thank you for doing a little series !
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it interesting!
@edtheriper5522
@edtheriper5522 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning video, and a perfect idea for a series. I've been struggling to know just what to buy, so this series will help no end.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful, part 2 should be up before the weekend in theory!
@Ks-zv6js
@Ks-zv6js 4 жыл бұрын
My uncle billy who did national service used to talk about burnishing boots with a hot spoon basically ironing out the grain
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 4 жыл бұрын
It's still common practice for parade boots as far as I'm aware.
@ZvZd
@ZvZd 5 жыл бұрын
Very well done as always, looking forward to the next!
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, I'll hopefully have the next part up next week.
@andrewjohnston4127
@andrewjohnston4127 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video with some great tips
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you found it interesting.
@paulwhent1370
@paulwhent1370 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this , it’s been hard finding correct issue equipment for British forces
@eanschaan9392
@eanschaan9392 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the hats and thought to myself, "Oh! I could possibly try sewing some of those types of caps," before I looked up the price of khaki wool gabardine. That is some expensive stuff.
@kevthedev9541
@kevthedev9541 2 жыл бұрын
The Panther Store Battledress patterns have now been taken over by WPGCE but to be honest, the quality is NOT as good as the Panther made items. Back in the 1980s when I was a sprightly (fit) teenage re-enactor, original BDs were more readily available and finding a suit of size 16 BDs wasn't really an issue, in fact my local surplus store in the Walthamstow (London) High Street had bales of both relatively cheaply. The one thing I do find with modern repro BDs are the trouser seats. The modern 'arse' is considerably wider than those of the 1940s but still repro uniform makers go to older patterns that frankly can look ridiculous on a modern re-enator now, even when made to measure. Hopefully, one day someone will get it right?
@Thomachi
@Thomachi 5 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Haven't gone into too serious reenactment yet, so i use a pair of post-war ankle boots as a stand-in until i can find ammo boots that fit my big, wide, scandinavian feet.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
When you say post-war ankle boots do you mean DMS?
@Thomachi
@Thomachi 5 жыл бұрын
@@RiflemanMoore Ah sorry, should have been more specific. They are norwegian M66 boots with rubber sole, cutouts for ski bindings and without the toe-cap.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
Understood. I've just been informed a company named Willian Lenon is now making accurate reproductions which might suit your needs. Expensive but they will last you a lifetime knowing Lenon's quality.
@Thomachi
@Thomachi 5 жыл бұрын
@@RiflemanMoore Thanks for the tip! Will look into it
@morasboy
@morasboy 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, owner of Panther Store died few months ago and production wont go onwards...
@morasboy
@morasboy 3 жыл бұрын
As I have size 12 I simply throw away an idea of finding pre-1980 ammo boots in wearable condition and (with heavy heart) wearing modern pair in smooth finished leather. Anyways, very good video as usual! :) Thanks for your work!
@BSProductionsO7
@BSProductionsO7 4 жыл бұрын
I've just started out with British WW2 gear, and I've been using a pair of my dad's old Royal Navy boots which appear the same as ammo boots in almost every way, however they lack the additional toe cap, and press studs in the sole. Just curious how appropriate they are, although I will probably use them for a while anyway to avoid the cost of replacing them, it would be good to be informed! (I will say having just found your videos they're immensly useful and interesting, I find all the little details of the design and purpose of equipment facinating)
@1896JJM
@1896JJM 5 жыл бұрын
Just noticed WPG (and SoF I believe) are now selling FS caps in Barathea wool. Not 100%, but an improvement from serge...
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
To a degree, fine for officers.
@ThinkingMadeVisual
@ThinkingMadeVisual 5 жыл бұрын
Man I think I lucked out with my first purchase into this hobby, just got some unworn (made in Britain, pebblegrain etc.) ammo boots like you show for £12... :O It feels a shame to wear them. Though this will be offset by the price of austerity battledress from panther :l I'm thinking of cycling across Normandy this june in gear. Keep the vids coming, they are proving useful for sure!
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
I understand what you mean about the boots, when are they from, do you know? Enjoy the bike ride!
@ThinkingMadeVisual
@ThinkingMadeVisual 5 жыл бұрын
They are made by Tebbutt and Hall Ltd but the stamped lettering is impossible to read inside. There doesn't seem to be much info on these guys other than they started in 1902 and haven't been in business for something like two decades at least.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
A very nice thing to have, it's up to you whether you wear them or not but I'd be tempted to suggest keeping your eyes out for another pair to wear and keep these in their unworn condition.
@garywheble4534
@garywheble4534 2 жыл бұрын
Remind people that there are two other sets of boots you mite get confused with one is very rare the other the cardboard wonder the DMS the other is a cross between the shape of the Ammo Boot with not toe protector or heel and has rubber souls these were issued to troops of the Maritime Artillery who worked on DEMS Defence Equipped Merchant Ships the reason was they worked on munition ships and Tankers whith high octain aviation fuel and other petroleum products no sparks please or static build up in metals hence no toe or heel protection eyelets were brass no gates but puttys
@AustrianTommy
@AustrianTommy 2 жыл бұрын
As you didn't mention them seperatly...do the trousers have normal side pockets, too? Hace you ever seen a pattern37 repro from Nestof? If so, what do you think of it? Greetings from Austria!
@TheVulgarSkill
@TheVulgarSkill 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Not really any British units in my part of the US so I've been wanting to get together a solo impression of No. 3 or No. 10 commando. Do you have any thoughts on which uniform pattern would be appropriate? Also, I saw in my research the commandos used boots with rubber soles as opposed to hobnails. Is that correct?
@l.cressey6806
@l.cressey6806 Жыл бұрын
I believe the rubber-soled boots were known as Boots SV and were indeed issued to commandos.
@kaynebartholomew2994
@kaynebartholomew2994 5 жыл бұрын
I have a repro FS cap from What Price Glory that's a very fine wool but is unfortunately not gaberdine. They also label theirs as "enlisted" and "officer's" based on the wool they're using. Just a hint or tip for anyone shopping on WPG here in the States.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, good for people to hear feedback ahead of buying.
@MichaelR58
@MichaelR58 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
No worries!
@Tmilitaria
@Tmilitaria 11 ай бұрын
When did the leather gaiters / anklets come in for use? You said later on during the war, do you know when? Thank you.
@1896JJM
@1896JJM 5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your recent videos! I've been meaning to ask; where did you get your mannequin? It's particularly hard to find one of decent size to fit smaller uniform pieces
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
It came off eBay, it just about fits size 10 battledress if that gives any indication? I have five of them, torsos only, I think they cost about £25 each delivered and there was a choice of wood and covering colour.
@paulholloway1447
@paulholloway1447 4 жыл бұрын
Still cannot, get a field service can my size.need 734
@최원섭-z8e
@최원섭-z8e Жыл бұрын
wow
@unkownuser1994
@unkownuser1994 Жыл бұрын
I got a question about the overseas bars, can I email you about it? (Or somethung like that)
@Waldemarvonanhalt
@Waldemarvonanhalt 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit sad that Panther Store is no longer around.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 3 жыл бұрын
Their BD is still prodiced by What Price Glory Central Europe.
@wafflyfox7550
@wafflyfox7550 2 жыл бұрын
is scottish black watch the same, just with a kilt?
@raseli4066
@raseli4066 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any large differences for the uniforms used in italy in the later war period?
@neilmurray1359
@neilmurray1359 3 жыл бұрын
Hi how do you measure for the correct size anklets ?
@russbooth6766
@russbooth6766 5 жыл бұрын
Can you post a link for the company that make the battledress khaki pls?
@michealohaodha9351
@michealohaodha9351 5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately that company (Panther-store) is no longer make British stuff, as off July 2019 or so I've heard.
@russbooth6766
@russbooth6766 4 жыл бұрын
@@michealohaodha9351 just seen this thank you bud!
@thebudge9972
@thebudge9972 3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get cheap wwii british battledress?
@Someloke8895
@Someloke8895 Жыл бұрын
Surely Step 1 is Invade France?
@broadswordcallingdannyboy5620
@broadswordcallingdannyboy5620 5 жыл бұрын
Was 44 pattern webbing issues in the NW Europe theater of ops?
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 5 жыл бұрын
No, not during the war. It didn't really see any service until after the war although there are photos of it in use in training in the UK in mid 1945.
@andrewjohnston4127
@andrewjohnston4127 5 жыл бұрын
I heard that it was issued to the airborne forces in anticipation of them being sent to the far east. They were sent to Norway instead but kitted out with 44 pattern webbing.
@andrewjohnston4127
@andrewjohnston4127 5 жыл бұрын
This was in 45 though
@allenprior8573
@allenprior8573 5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Johnston a common myth. The first troops to receive 1944 pattern webbing were 5th Parachute Brigade (6th Airborne Div) who were destined for Malaya. However, the troops who went to Norway were 1st Airborne Div. I think the misunderstanding has arisen because some troops in Norway can be seen wearing the Mk III pouch with QR fastenings which have been misinterpreted as 1944 pattern pouches.
@benbabouche7849
@benbabouche7849 4 жыл бұрын
Helo, instructive viedeo! Is there a sizing chart available for collarles shirt like the batteldress one? When i search original collarless shirt i a lost.
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 4 жыл бұрын
There are numbered sizes but I'm not aware of a published size chart I'm afraid.
@Ks-zv6js
@Ks-zv6js 4 жыл бұрын
How would I iron battledress ??
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 4 жыл бұрын
I use a regular steam iron.
@Ks-zv6js
@Ks-zv6js 4 жыл бұрын
Rifleman Moore ok thanks
@grahamthebaronhesketh.
@grahamthebaronhesketh. 2 жыл бұрын
How could the British army wear such awful uniforms?
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 2 жыл бұрын
Battledress is actually a pretty practical uniform, by the standards of the time. The Germans basically introduced their own version during the course of the war.
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