Zero-Five-Two Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 On the scrounge really, Wife and I are going to a wartime/forties weekend week after next, and although we are not exactly into the re-enactment scene we thought this year we would join in proper and get dressed for it. She's all sorted with a period dress and hat etc, and I've managed to get hold of a complete set of battledress, including gaiters, webbing and boots for the weekend. Only thing missing is the headgear. I've got a tin hat, but I don't fancy wearing that all weekend. Has anybody got a WW2 other ranks side hat I could beg steal borrow for the weekend. Seen a few for sale on various sites but they are a bit costly just for a one off event. There's also a few repro ones on fleebay but apparently they aren't all that and I would like to look reasonably authentic. Anyone in a position to assist, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 GS Berets are a lot easier to source and are widely reproduced. SoF do them amongst others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1944 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Is your battledress badged up as a particular regt/unit? might be cheaper/easier to get a repro beret from sof,about one of the only things they sell that are not half bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the info guys, I hadn't thought about the bog standard beret. If the great Montgomery was wearing one back then, it'll do for me. As it is I've got one, just need to swop the cap badge, from E R to G R. As for badging up the battledress, there's nothing on it at the mo, but it will get a few brownie badges before the weekend. I'm sure there will be a few photos afterwards Edited August 29, 2017 by Zero-Five-Two add more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Unless you are portraying an Armoured Corps Unit, Recce Corps or Para a standard Beret would not be correct. GS Berets made of serge material were worn by most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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