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LadyHugs -> RE: nazi uniform (5/7/2006 9:06:40 PM)
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Dear gestapololita, Ladies and Gentlemen;
The "Nazi" fad comes and goes, like regular "neck tie fashions." Wait long enough it will return, that is why my father kept his neckties.
That said, there are many types of uniforms of the WWII vintage, some original and some reproductions. As the "Greatest Generation," are dying and or have died (as in the case with my father), some have kept the "spoils" of war and some have kept their uniforms, as in the case with my father, there was no civilian clothes available period, as it all went to the war effort, so the "ruptured duck" symbol was sewn onto the uniform, as to identify have served but, no longer in service. My father was buried in his uniform of WWII, with military honors. However, some have outgrown theirs and hang in closets.
I wore a WWI authentic uniform, belonging to a great uncle, who served in the Army, to include his ribbons and clusters. But, I have since passed the body to wear it proper now.
In general though, uniforms do create a better presentation on a man than regular civilian clothes.
That said, why not consider creating an original uniform? Here lately, it seems to be popular wearing high shank English riding boots, black breeches and black uniform shirt, then a Sam Brown belt and a "cover."
Leather duster can add to the uniform appearance as well.
An individual that attended MAL in DC, in January is a huge uniform fetish fan... He advised me, that he has got good deals on E-bay.
(He would change into a different uniform about every 4 hours)--Wonderful man.
I would also look into formal uniforms, as well as standard/daily uniforms. Each military had everyday, semi-dressed and "Class A" and or Regimental. I would look up the “Battalion Inspection Score Sheet.” as to make it "uniform proper"
As a side note though, the Nazi salute had origins as far back as Rome, and the USA used the Bellamy Salute; the same salute adopted by Hitler and Mussolini, so--when the Bellamy salute was used by Nazis, the US Congress banned the Bellamy Salute and adopted the salutes we know today, hand over the heart.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
Lady Hugs
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