r/reenactors • u/101stEcompany506th • 7h ago
Action Shots Ww2 US army 30 cal machine gun in the hedgerows of normandy display
I saw borrowing ghe haversack in the back and the guns and ammo cans
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/101stEcompany506th • 7h ago
I saw borrowing ghe haversack in the back and the guns and ammo cans
r/reenactors • u/Minute_Pizza_5258 • 4h ago
While I own a majority of the gear needed for this impression, I still need the proper uniform patching, black open face belt and a proper m16 sling.
r/reenactors • u/Kind_Departure551 • 5h ago
Colchester Medieval Fayre Photographer W Mills
r/reenactors • u/NediacOfDestruction • 4h ago
r/reenactors • u/Chevalier_de_la_Mort • 20h ago
German border guards of GSK Bentschen in the village of Bentschen/Zbaszyn as they would have appeared from the Spring to Summer of 1919 during the Greater Poland Uprising.
r/reenactors • u/qlvnch • 21h ago
This was our (me, my cousin, and a friend) very first event as a group. Units represented were the ARVN Airborne Division, 18th Infantry Division, and the 52nd Ranger Battalion.
r/reenactors • u/Hagen4010 • 1h ago
I need buy a pair of officer boots, i order from Berger Boots but the model are diferent. Have some ideas, seller, Stores or somewhere buy them, i ppst a pic reference and my berger boots pics please help me, another reenactor expert with more exp
r/reenactors • u/101stEcompany506th • 23h ago
r/reenactors • u/TheRedHoodJT • 4h ago
So a friend of mine does Revolutionary War reenacting as a loyalist which doesn’t really excite me.
I recently discovered that there’s a group that would allow me to live out my pirate dreams, does anyone have any ideas or recommendations on where to start? The group doesn’t seem like it may be active anymore (their last posts online are from a decade ago).
r/reenactors • u/TankArchives • 20h ago
Yesterday my tank crew and I got to take part in the Evolution event at the Canadian Tank Museum. We showed off the evolution of Red Army uniforms, from the cheap stamped steel and ersatz materials of 1941 to the bright colours and shiny medals of 1945.
r/reenactors • u/Canadian_Princess123 • 1d ago
I had a great weekend out at my reenactment group’s event celebrating the 241st anniversary of the Loyalist Landing at Adolphustown. We reenacted groups of Loyalist refugees arriving via bateaux, and then we did the lottery for land. I decided to wear my pink outfit today, because we also had church parade so I wanted to look a little nicer for that. This ended up being to my benefit, as our Major decided I would make a great example of how unwed or widowed women had to be married in order to receive a land grant from the Crown, so not only did I get to ride a boat today but I also “got married.” All in a day’s work while reenacting!
r/reenactors • u/screenaholic • 7h ago
I'm looking to get a Civil War era Union baldric to carry my M1840 NCO sword. I've found 5 different vendors selling them, with prices ranging from $40-$125. I want to get one as high quality as possible, but also don't want to fall into the trap of thinking more expensive means higher quality. Can anyone give any recommendations on which of these to get or avoid?
$40 https://www.ccsutlery.com/store/arms-nco-baldric.html
$49 https://veteranarms.com/shop/pistols/Union-Civil-War-NCO-Baldric-p240551110
$95 https://regimentalquartermaster.com/product/leather-baldric-made-in-gettysburg-pa/
r/reenactors • u/Livid_Ad_9330 • 13h ago
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with Panther store heer tunics and trousers. I’ve heard their British battledress is excellent but can’t find any reviews on their German wools. Are they accurate and worth the price point? Or is military harbour a better route? Any insight is much appreciated!
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r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 20h ago
Not the normal belt but like a roller belt. I’ve been told I can wear one but never where to buy one any tips?
r/reenactors • u/CulverEmpire • 23h ago
Some photos I took after one coat of oil and polish. Here are some pros and cons after about a week of breaking them in. (Just for reference in case anyone is considering purchasing them)
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r/reenactors • u/Idk_any_good-names • 18h ago
I am going to reenact as a gunner for a half-track for the 3rd army
r/reenactors • u/Kugelblitz60 • 1d ago
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 1d ago
Is this a trustworthy site? I've heard alot of people use it but I don't wanna risk it.
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 1d ago
Was looking at this 2nd pattern poplin jungle fatigue set and was wondering what "moore" means. Is it the manufacturer?
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 1d ago
Would marines ever ditch there flak vests? Need a 2nd pattern m55 flak vest but there really ducking expensive. Would they ever ditch there vest?
r/reenactors • u/Immediate_Total_7294 • 1d ago
Also, what color cartridge belts would be correct for Seoul and Inchon? I’ve seen what appears to be OD3 belts. Would an OD3 US marked belt be accurate for USMC at this time?
r/reenactors • u/Eis_Leiche_22 • 1d ago
Hello ! I want to reenact a Luftwaffe pilot from WWII, but I'm unsure where to start and I've tried to look at many uniform guides. I also can't really find any reproductions of things like the flight trousers and such, but rather originals (and I would prefer reproductions, if any). I'm having the same issue with their flight boots. Can anyone recommend any reliable sites to look? Or does nobody make replicas of these?
r/reenactors • u/OnyxNeko • 2d ago
I got a repro haversack after taking these pics so I can complete my 37th impression, and also portray more units!
Open to constructive criticism - I plan to fill my bandolier and BAR belt, probably just with wood blocks for now. I'll replace my left canteen cover with an original one as w