Spitfire
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Vintage lover said:Anyone like this one?
It's a joke - or something out of Flash Gordon!
Vintage lover said:Anyone like this one?
There's a reason his critics derisively called him "the Green Hornet" for a while, y'know...lolSpitfire said:It's a joke - or something out of Flash Gordon!
Yeah, my understanding is that he submitted that uniform as a suggested replacement for the existing tank uniform.Diamondback said:There's a reason his critics derisively called him "the Green Hornet" for a while, y'know...lol
Spitfire said:It's a joke - or something out of Flash Gordon!
1961MJS said:Hi
Which side, I haven't seen those.
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Spitfire said:It's a joke - or something out of Flash Gordon!
Diamondback said:There's a reason his critics derisively called him "the Green Hornet" for a while, y'know...lol
I'd say (not in any order) The Late 1700's British Redcoat uniform, Late 1800's boer war uniform, German afrikakorps uniform and the german gebirgsjager uniform!Vintage lover said:I was wondering what some favorite uniforms of the lounge are. I personally like the look of the Uniforms of the First Napoleonic Empire, as well as the American Uniforms used in the Spanish American war, specifically the use of mandarin collars.
Here is a website with lots of Napoleonic Uniforms for reference
http://en.empirecostume.com/napoleonic-uniforms-c78.htm
LarryRalp said:Dress Uniforms are impressive, but nothing is more inspirational than the uniforms and battle gear of the 101st airborn division as they prepared for the drop at D-day!
Vintage lover said:Anyone like this one?
doctor dan said:I have to go along with General Patton. I think the German uniforms of WWII are the best. My favorites are Luthwaffa and one that I don't want to get any flack over.
Adcurium said:Didn't Hugo Boss design the uniforms for the 3rd Reich? Or am I making this up?
1961MJS said:From Hugo Boss Wikipedia:
"Hugo Boss started his clothing company in 1924 in Metzingen, where it is still based, a small town south of Stuttgart. However, due to the economic climate in Germany at the time Boss was forced into bankruptcy in 1930. Undeterred, Hugo set up a new business and in 1931 became a member of the Nazi party. With the rise of Adolf Hitler in 1933, Boss's business also began to prosper as he became an RZM-licensed (official) supplier of uniforms to the SA, SS, Hitler Youth, NSKK and other Party organizations."
Coolest looking uniforms, worn by some of the WORST people on the face of the Earth. Of course, Hugo himself died in 1948, so I doubt that any Nazi's are still getting rich off him.
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filfoster said:Both sides, particularly for general officers. Officers on both sides were mostly the pre-Civil War army officers, divided by their loyalties as in other civil wars. The most visible difference was the rank insignia. Both sides' generals wore the crossed saber and baton in two locations, on the collar, with differences in the 'stars' (Republican red five pointed stars, Nationalist gold four pointed) and on the skeeves/cuffs (Republicans, same as the collar but larger and just above the cuff; Nationalist same as the collar but larger and on the cuff).
Here:
Franco/Nationalist: http://www.corbisimages.com/Enlargement/BE081989.html
Miaja/Republican: [http://www.euskomedia.org/aunamendi/95617
The Republican soldiers and even officers wore a hodge-podge of uniforms, and even civilian clothing. The Nationalists were generally better supplied with kit.
What makes the 'regulation' officers' uniforms appealing, to me, is their relative simplicity and utilitarian look, particularly the pointed closed collars and the simple leather or plain metal buttons. The sashes were a frill but 'Sam Browne' belts were often worn, particularly by Republican officers. I know there are Loungers with much deeper knowledge of these but that's my take.
Ah, good to hear from you Stetson! And I would have to agree that the Redcoat looked nice, although not the best choice if you are conducting guerrilla warfare lol.StetsonHomburg said:I'd say (not in any order) The Late 1700's British Redcoat uniform, Late 1800's boer war uniform, German afrikakorps uniform and the german gebirgsjager uniform!
No kiddingStearmen said:I think hands down you have to give it to the Italian State Polizia. Not only are their uniforms designed by Armani, but they have a few Lamborghini Gallardos! Makes you almost want to be a traffic Cop!