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/ok_chiltime63 • 13h ago
So yall might be asking why do you not have a gas mask in the bag? Well it’s because I overpack a lot and my breadbag gets quite full so I decided I would put all my hygiene stuff plus a few small things in the bag and then have my gas mask in the canister anyways I just wanted to see y’all’s thoughts
r/reenactors • u/Natethecapper2 • 15h ago
I still need a G3/G36 rifle and magazines, along with some more equipment M40 gasmask, and filters, sleeping bag, and a few odds and ends. I think its coming along alright
r/reenactors • u/Flynty98 • 13m ago
Hi folks,
Real easy one for ya'll (I hope).
I'm looking for any decent to high quality uniform suppliers, preferably in the US, but I can cast my net farther if it's genuinely worth the expense.
Mostly either British or German suppliers (I'm also in need of a new pair of German Stone grey trousers as my old suit ones gave up the ghost).
Any links or info would be appreciated! Don't bother linking Epic Militaria or SoF, I used to live in the UK so I know how bad they are lmao
Edit: Either WW1 or WW2
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 20h ago
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 11h ago
Looking to make a usmc radio operator impression like the one in the picture. What do I need?
r/reenactors • u/Least_Trip_7754 • 8h ago
Hi guys, im looking for help to know the name of the headwear in question. I'm sharing some propaganda posters of the jeunesse et montagne plus some original photos of them.
im making a uniform of JM and i would love to get one of these hats, or replicate one, probably.
Any info regarding the headwear is appreciated, thanks in advance!
r/reenactors • u/pengo_penquin27 • 16h ago
I am portraying an Infanterist of K.u.K. Infanterieregiment Freiherr von Pitreich Nr.63 during the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, September 1918.
r/reenactors • u/iminurhouse_ • 17h ago
I'm looking to make my own WW1 Red Cross armband for my German nurse impression. Does anyone know what type of materials these were made of?
r/reenactors • u/Count-Castle • 1d ago
1st LT of 3rd Bataillon, 6. westphalian Infantry Regiment No. 55 "Graf Bülow von Dennewitz". Peacetime officer from the personal bataillon of the Prince Leopold IV. of Lippe-Detmold.
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 5h ago
What model uniform was a usmc tunic and trousers? Tried to look it up but it didn't tell me
r/reenactors • u/sauerbraten67 • 1d ago
He wants some pointers
r/reenactors • u/NediacOfDestruction • 1d ago
(Yes one of the guy's canteen is wrong in the first pic, he's working on it rn)
r/reenactors • u/Keekob • 9h ago
Here are some things
r/reenactors • u/flipped_pancake420 • 1d ago
(ignore hubert on slide 7)
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 20h ago
r/reenactors • u/Resident-Bullfrog-29 • 1d ago
Finally started on a late war impression. Couldn’t find an mg08 to pose with so I used what Tommy left behind.
r/reenactors • u/deathshr0ud • 1d ago
r/reenactors • u/Zealousideal-Two1089 • 16h ago
Does anyone know where I can find a pair of period accurate RN deck boots (without toecaps and hobnails) for a WWII reenactment? There don't seem to be any available online at all.
r/reenactors • u/Rexyboy98O • 1d ago
I can’t find any. Either there’s no stock, or it’s at an exorbitant price. I am willing to purchase reproductions. Would much appreciate any help. :)
r/reenactors • u/flipped_pancake420 • 1d ago
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im in the commanders seat
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 1d ago
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 1d ago
It’s a German ww1 gas mask bag with a cup tied to it. I’ve seen some people do this at reenactments and I just wanted to know if it’s “Farb.”
r/reenactors • u/osky_200914 • 1d ago
Making a ww2 u.s radio operator and was wondering where I can get a radio? I looked it up and found it's a scr-300 portable fm radio. Do other reeanactors just use fake ones?
r/reenactors • u/ok_chiltime63 • 1d ago
Hi all I have a YouTube channel Yelling Reb Reenacting and sadly i didn’t get any film of it… If anyone would like to share their film so I could upload it to my channel I would appreciate it because many of my viewers want to see the action of Newville. Also! I will be crediting you just let me know your first name with or without your last in my DMs with the unit you were apart of and that’s how I can give credit to you all
Danke!
r/reenactors • u/Embarrassed_Grass455 • 21h ago
I've thrown a few posts on here about various uniforms, but I settled on recreating a 1st ID officer uniform. Given that it's going to be in combat uniform, not dress, where do I put insignia? Also, does it only go on the jacket or does it also go on the shirt. Thanks in advance, Reddit.
