Here are some links to
other sites where you can get information on making for buying WWI era uniforms, boots,
goggles and such. Thanks to Dwight Rudder for providing them. If you're a dealer and would
like us to add your page to this list, just email us your URL and we'll be glad to add you
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WWI Aircraft Reproductions Here is a list of WWI repo flying gear and uniform makers and suppliers. Leather WW1 type flying helmets ( not WWII or modern type ) : Brookes Army Navy (316)255-8368 Restoration Suppy (775) 825-5663 e-mail restoration@rsc.nv.us Cirrus (UK) www.flyingjacket.com/access.htm WW1 vintage type goggles (not WW2 RAF) : Classic Goggles www.classicgoggles.com/index.html I recomend the Becker Horex a simple early style goggle or the Aviator by Leon Jeantet ( the type you see pictures of Rickenbacker wearing) Tel: (718) 777-2476 They also have high quality Gauntlet Gloves Patick Wilson's Father flew in the RFC 100 sqdn. Here are scale drawings of his father's Aviation Goggles , for those inclined to try and make their own goggles. www.patrickwilson.com/goggles_plans.htm Uniforms and flight suits breechs etc. : Historic Reproductions & Restorations www.historicreproductions.com/ By Ken Boice ken@historicreproductions.com 116 McGarvey Rd. P.O.Box 2 Chicora, Pa 16025 info@historicreproductions.com They have a excellent reputation for highest quality repro uniforms . They can also make speciality items too. Ask if you don't see it. Great War Militaria www.greatwar.com/greatwar/gwmdx.htm Dean and Rick have been making WWI reproduction uniforms for years, They also have original items for sale too. Look them up with your needs. As recomended by UK's Craig Healey: For RFC maternity jacket uniform, Angels, a theatrical costume makers in London. They're dear, but they copied an original uniform from the RAF museum in Hendon. You can e-mail them at angels@angelscos.co.uk or 'phone 44 171 387 0999. Incidentally,Craig Healey can recommend Cirrus flying jackets. He has one of their Number 18 long flying coats. Sam Browne Belts : International Military Antiques, Inc. (908)903-1200 Replica Webly holster: Replica Steyr Hahn 1912 holster ( Austo-Hungarian ) Daves Military and Collectables 2605 Hwy 80 Pearl, Ms 39208 Phone # 601-939-2712 Ask him for anything you need original and if he doesn't have it he have connections. Also some repo stuff. Usually has Sam Browne Belts. Tell Dave I sent Ya. Crusader Trading , Australia : Aussie Slouch hats and Sam Browne Belts www.crusaderbooks.com.au/ Flying Coats ( high quality) : Cirrus (UK) www.flyingjacket.com/access.htm Boots :english riding boots ( order in brown) : Pythley Field and Dress Boots www3.viaweb.com/crazyhorse/menpytdresbo.html I wear the Effingham field boot that I had a shoe repairman cut tops straight : www.lightningg.com/index.htm www.lightningg.com/boots.htm (914)223-3588 Insignia, Medals, Pilots badges etc. : er Dienst , www.derdienst.com Company of Eagles , 510-522-1525, fax 510-522-1984, call for Catalog Tell them you are a member of our group and he will send Catalog for free. BRITISH COLLECTIBLES (MILITARIA) LTD. at 310-453-3322 They carry original items and RFC cloth shoulder titles for OR's, repo RFC wings and observers wings Other Items: KING & COUNTRY at: www.kingncountry.com They carry mostly WWII stuff but some WWI WHAT PRICE GLORY at hometown.aol.com/wpglory/index.html |