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  1. TraderRic

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    My contribution Here's my "Big Game Hunter" outfit. Maybe it's more lion tamer. Hat is a classic Stetson flat top crown that was my grandfather's. Shirt is a Cabela's safari series. Jodhpurs are east German surplus (I used to live in Berlin). Boots are Chippewa snake boots. My...
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    It's not the type of hat, it's how you wear it and with what you wear it

    No problem Dean. I'm a history buff and an old cavalryman. I was a trombone player in the 1st Cavalry Division Band in the 90s. I have lots of books on cavalry. I recommend the "Osprey" and "Greenhill" series of books. Good info and tons of period pictures. They can be found at most hobby...
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    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Talk about a rumble seat! My wife said "crotch rocket".
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    Monocles.

    Rules I actually found it quoted in a book I have called "A GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE" by Paul Keers. It's a handy little book I picked up at Abercrombe & Fitch before they went trendy; back in the days when they still carried their 1800s safari line.
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    It's not the type of hat, it's how you wear it and with what you wear it

    Many photogs of the day supplied their own accessories in the studio to include weapons. If you were home on furlough you weren't likely to have your spencer carbine and side arm. As an aside, note the left hand draw for the pistol. This was because the cavalry still regarded the sabre as the...
  7. TraderRic

    Corgi BoB display

    Models I received a catalog from "Historic Aviation" with some nice die-cast models. Lots of historic aircraft and even battleships for a SWO like me! Can't attest to quality as I haven't ordered anything yet. Where else can you find WW II fighter boxers? Web site is www.HistoricAviation.com
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    Show us your vintage home!

    Historical buildings When I was in the army band in Berlin our building used to be a hospital during WW II. We had a ghost we named "Herman" who used to make things "go bump in the night". We had a little funeral for him and the noises stopped. We figured it may have been a soldier from WW...
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    Which Historical Lunatic Are You? (quiz)

    That was funny!!! Well, I'm also Caligula. I know I answered NO to the sibling in bed question! I was hoping for King Ludwig.
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    It's not the type of hat, it's how you wear it and with what you wear it

    The holster can be used to date the photo. It looks to be the one issued for the 1875 Schofield. Since the schofield and the 1873 colt were in use at the same time, there were 2 holes in the flap that attached to the brass stud. This accomodated the 2 different grip styles of the 2 revolvers...
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    Monocles.

    A note on P.G. Wodehouse and monocles For trivia's sake, here are P.G. Wodehouse's [I]Rules for Novelists (1930)[I]: "(A) Specticles: These may be worn by (1) good uncles, (2) clergymen, (3) good lawyers, (4) all elderly men who are kind to the heroine; by (5) bad uncles, (6) blackmailers...
  13. TraderRic

    New U.S. Air Force uniform protoypes

    My two cets My experiece as an NCO in the army and an officer in the navy has been that service people want consistancy. If the uniform is constantly changing it is difficult to keep up with the current regs (like whether or not a wheel cap is authorized). The navy is going through some...
  14. TraderRic

    Shoe shine:Do your own or take out??

    I do it myself or "allow" one of my boys to do it.
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    What do you use to shave?

    I have a straight razor but have never had good results on my face. I use it for the back of my neck. I do use a mug and brush and have since I has in high school. I have a nice brass razor from avon that uses trac II blades. The razor itself must be at the perfect angle for me because when...
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    Monocles.

    Late to the conversation Been reading this thread for a week or so. I'm also a monocle wearer. I have a gold galleried one that I wear on sundays and whenever else I dress. I'm thinking of getting a tortoise shell one for wear with more casual dress. I've looked at antique ones, but...
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    Boater sweatband

    All of my boaters have this same type sweatband. On one of them, the stitching has completelt deteriorated! I would love to know where I could get it fixed. The actual sweatband is still fine.
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    Where did your user name come from??

    TraderRic is my dirivitive of Trader Vic's and my first name-Eric. I've had some great times at Trader Vic's (not in L.A. but in Bahrain (Middle East)). It gives me visions of sitting in a Middle Eastern cafe in the 1930's wearing a khaki suit and pith helmet, watching for ememy spies and...
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    How Old Are The Members of The Fedora Lounge?

    I'm 37, which looks to be somewhere in the middle in this survey. I grew up with The Avengers. Mrs. Peel was my first love. My wife still teases me about it. I even get choked up when Tracy Di Vicenzo is killed in On Her Majesty's Secret Service:( .
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Glad to be here. Hello all! It's great to be a member of the Fedora Lounge. I found it by way of the Classic Style Mag website. I think my style came from a few factors in my early life. My first ride home from the hospital was in a blue Studabaker President. We had that car until I was...
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