Uniform Replicas

[Chris_Tydlacka]

Does any-one happen to know of a place on the web or off the web where you could purchace a replica of MvR's uniform?

[Volker_Nemsch]

The AERODROME LINKS (you will find the button on the left, the symbol is a chain) name `DER DIENST` as a supplier of uniforms etc..

Hope this helps!
Volker Nemsch

[Chris_Tydlacka]

thanks

Check out www.greatwar.com. I think this is the place to go...

WWI Aircraft Reproductions
Here is a list of WWI repo flying gear and uniform makers and suppliers.
Leather WW1 type flying helmets ( not WWII or modern type ) :

Brookes Army
Navy (316)255-8368

Restoration Suppy (775) 825-5663
e-mail restoration@rsc.nv.us

Cirrus (UK) http://www.flyingjacket.com/access.htm

WW1 vintage type goggles (not WW2 RAF) :

Classic Goggles
http://www.classicgoggles.com/index.html
I recomend the Becker Horex a simple early style goggle or the Aviator by
Leon Jeantet ( the type you see pictures of Rickenbacker wearing) Tel:
(718) 777-2476
They also have high quality Gauntlet Gloves

Patick Wilson's Father flew in the RFC 100 sqdn. Here are scale drawings of his father's Aviation Goggles , for those inclined to try and make their own goggles.
http://www.patrickwilson.com/goggles_plans.htm

Uniforms and flight suits breechs etc. :

Historic Reproductions & Restorations http://www.historicreproductions.com/
By Ken Boice ken@historicreproductions.com
116 McGarvey Rd.
P.O.Box 2
Chicora, Pa 16025
info@historicreproductions.com
They have a excellent reputation for highest quality repro uniforms . They can also make speciality items too. Ask if you don't see it.

Great War Militaria http://www.greatwar.com/greatwar/gwmdx.htm
Dean and Rick have been making WWI reproduction uniforms for years, They also have original items for sale too. Look them up with your needs.

As recomended by UK's Craig Healey:
For RFC maternity jacket uniform, Angels, a theatrical costume
makers in London. They're dear, but they copied an original uniform from
the RAF museum in Hendon. You can e-mail them at angels@angelscos.co.uk
or 'phone 44 171 387 0999.
Incidentally,Craig Healey can recommend Cirrus flying jackets. He has one
of their Number 18 long flying coats.

Sam Browne Belts :

International Military Antiques, Inc. (908)903-1200
Replica Webly holster:
Replica Steyr Hahn 1912 holster ( Austo-Hungarian )

Daves Military and Collectables
2605 Hwy 80
Pearl, Ms 39208
Phone # 601-939-2712
Ask him for anything you need original and if he doesn't have it he have
connections. Also some repo stuff. Usually has Sam Browne Belts. Tell Dave
I sent Ya.

Crusader Trading , Australia : Aussie Slouch hats and Sam Browne Belts
http://www.crusaderbooks.com.au/

Flying Coats ( high quality) :

Cirrus (UK)
http://www.flyingjacket.com/access.htm

Boots :

english riding boots ( order in brown) :

Pythley Field and Dress Boots http://www3.viaweb.com/crazyhorse/menpytdresbo.html
I wear the Effingham field boot that I had a shoe repairman cut tops
straight : http://www.lightningg.com/index.htm
http://www.lightningg.com/boots.htm (914)223-3588

Insignia, Medals, Pilots badges etc. :

Der Dienst ,
http://www.derdienst.com

Company of Eagles , 510-522-1525, fax 510-522-1984, call for Catalog
Tell them you are a member of our group and he will send Catalog for free.

BRITISH COLLECTIBLES (MILITARIA) LTD. at 310-453-3322
They carry original items and RFC cloth shoulder titles for OR's, repo RFC wings and
observers wings

Other Items:

KING & COUNTRY at: www.kingncountry.com
They carry mostly WWII stuff but some WWI

WHAT PRICE GLORY at http://hometown.aol.com/wpglory/index.html...ml

Other than these places and items, I am still looking . If you know a good
supply source , let me know and I can add to the list.
You can get some things at a good Army Surplus store that caters to the
collectors .

Cher'o,
Lt. Dwight Rudder, RFC