Re-enactor status

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Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

At what point can one consider oneself to be a re-enactor?

There are many historical periods that are portrayed.

However, should I decide to attend a militaria event or perhaps a cruise night garbed in monochrome combat uniform, with 1962 pattern webbing ("Velcro"), sporting a legally deactivated FN and driving a 1971 ex military jeep, would I have crossed the line? If so, just where is the line?

I am in the same boat, er.. jeep. I don't know that I would go to the Canadian Tire cruise night with FN and /or SMG but I would definietely bring that kind of hardware to a military re-enactment or living history event, i.e., Legion parades, commemorations, MilVeh shows, etc...
I am hesitant to wear current rank on OD64 so I am looking for the earlier pips as worn on 'combats'. Those and the early Robin Hood cap should avoid a lot of barbed comments from serving Militiamen with 3 months service.
Having seen some of the slobs (flame war may commence now) from Southern Ontario MilVeh clubs who showed up in Ottawa wearing parts of OD64, with beer bellies, unshaven, unkempt, etc... I would prefer that these types not wear any uniform - in part or complete.
Our very own Gunner just had Bush uniforms reproduced and they ain't bad. My jacket's a bit short but I should have ordered a 'long' as that is what I do at Moore's. The beauty of Bush uniform is that our M38/M38A1/M37/Ferrets and others were all used at that time.