Re-enactor status

[Grant Bowker]

First, it is your vehicle and uniform so you can do what you want.
I have considered whether I want to have uniform once I actually have a resored truck instead of a collection of partially restored pieces. I have decided that given my age and lack of resemblance to a fit young warrior the most appropriate clothing (whether uniform or costume) would be coveralls of cut and material resembling what a civilian driver/mechanic of the period working for the army might have worn. I think this might end up with the most realistic representation of something that might have been seen in the period the truck was used.
My 2 cents worth, only valid for me.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

First, it is your vehicle and uniform so you can do what you want.
I have considered whether I want to have uniform once I actually have a resored truck instead of a collection of partially restored pieces. I have decided that given my age and lack of resemblance to a fit young warrior the most appropriate clothing (whether uniform or costume) would be coveralls of cut and material resembling what a civilian driver/mechanic of the period working for the army might have worn. I think this might end up with the most realistic representation of something that might have been seen in the period the truck was used.
My 2 cents worth, only valid for me.

Hear ..Hear..Grant..!!
I still have my original uniforms..or pieces and parts of them and would no more wear them again out in public..although I could as I weigh 25 pounds less than I did when I got out in '77...
I am proud of my service record..my uniforms and decoration..my do dads and shiny patches earned along the way..but those days are gone..
But the coveralls you propose would suit me to a tee in a CMP gather up senario..most practical piece of gear invented..Nice loose..lots of ball room ..comfortable and have the ability to absorb vast amounts of water ..grease..oil..hydraulic fluid...beer ..whiskey..coffee..puke...on the ocassion even piss..if one passes out while in "Uniform"after a long bout of "training"..
Yes//I like the coverall option..
(Hope your dad is getting along better..Heard he was ill..)

[Scrivo18]

Hi Everyone

I have just participated in a Military Vehicle event/ convoy down to Tasmania, part of the reqirement to participate was that you wore uniform.
While we were driving I chose to wear HBT coverals, which with some of the dramas I had with the Blitz was just as well.

Once at the event where we did do re enactment I wore Australian Desert uniform as the theme we were doing was the Battle at Bravos Pass in Greece.

I believe that in the right circumstances that Uniform can be worn but it still comes down to the indivdual, it is your vehicle do what you want. Having said that I really try to ensure that any uniform that I wear is historical correct as possible.

Tim

[Jordan Baker]

Hi Jon and all

When ive taken my Jeep to living history events I have usually worn my set of BD for the drive there, and for the duration of the event im in uniform. Im badged correctly for the RHLI during WW2. Last summer I went to a number of cruise nights around town. I just wore civies as i didn't feel that it was a proper venue for wearing a uniform. The first time I showed up at the local cruise night the guy at the gate searced my Jeep and asked if I had any weapons. Told me they had a guy in the past bring all sorts of machine guns and caused them some problems.

I feel that if going to, say and airshow where there will be other MV's in attendance you should make some effort to be in uniform or in coveralls that look period correct. I personaly hate seeing a whole bunch of MV's lined up with their owners standing around in t shirts and shorts, If you can afford to restore an MV then you can afford to buy a uniform or coveralls to look the part with the veh.


Jon, I think its great that you want to put on the uniform that goes with the Jeep, go for it.

[Adame]

Hey Jordan

Alls well and said if your young guy that can fit in a WW2 uniform, But if your a FAT old guy it shouldn't exclude you from bringing out your restored vehicles that your proud of either.

And theres nothing more sloppy or in appropriate than an over weight guy trying to wear a ww2 uniform

Cheers
Adame

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Adame

Hey Jordan



And theres nothing more sloppy or in appropriate than an over weight guy trying to wear a ww2 uniform

Yes there is: over weight guys with a pony tail, unbuttoned jacket, hands in pockets, pizza style beret, pants un-bloused, and ankle boots or runners where there should be combat boots. Add to that rank badges, medals, or stripes that were never earned. Seems like, too often, everyone is a sergeant.

Any one or combination of these will give a negative image to serving and retired members of the forces. The general public may or may not recognize all of them.

I have used mannequins in the past for static displays. For parades I have gone with battle dress and helmet, but normally change over to civvies for the static.

[Adame]

hahaha your right on that one.

Adame