victoree
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Post by victoree on Jul 24, 2008 20:37:07 GMT -5
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Post by VeeVee on Jul 24, 2008 21:36:29 GMT -5
Thanks for posting Martin. Pretty cool. As for getting old... naah this R. Lee Ermey look-alike guy in this photo is not exactly a teenager:  click for bigger |
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mish
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Post by mish on Jul 24, 2008 22:07:31 GMT -5
... naah this R. Lee Ermey look-alike guy in this photo is not exactly a teenager: click for bigger Deadringer. I can almost hear "..only steers and queers..." Martin: I've seen older reenactor pics, particularly those doing U.S. IW, CW, Span-Am. I like that pic with the bolo. Is there an "official" way to include that in PS gear? |
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Post by legionnaire on Jul 24, 2008 22:38:01 GMT -5
 Hi Mish, Scouts on Bolo drills and Krag rifles. The 26th were issued US army Bolo bayonets with canvass scabbard. Philip |
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Post by 26th on Jul 24, 2008 22:42:46 GMT -5
Martin:
Great shots and a face to the name. Maybe you should make yourself a top dog and be an old salt instead of an old officer.
You look great. Post some more.
Rudy/26thCav
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victoree
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Post by victoree on Jul 24, 2008 23:45:21 GMT -5
I have the things to do an enlisted also. I don't have anything but an M1 and an M1 Carbine for US rifles. I use my friends M1903A1's and M1917's for my denim pants and khaki shirt impression. I don't agree with the yellow grenade, but this is what I am shooting at with that impression. www.flickr.com/photos/benteen/1023221114/Martin |
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Post by mish on Jul 26, 2008 0:57:40 GMT -5
Hi Mish, Scouts on Bolo drills and Krag rifles. The 26th were issued US army Bolo bayonets with canvass scabbard. Philip Hi Phillip, Was the bolo a Cav-only issue? Also, where is it proper to hang it from? I haven't seen pics of PS using the bayonet grommets on the haversack to hang a bolo; on the belt, maybe? |
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Post by VeeVee on Jul 26, 2008 8:58:28 GMT -5
I'm not sure the cavalry had the haversacks like the infantry did. I mean they had their mounts to haul stuff for them. As far as I've read and heard about, the cavalry had the bolo bayonets and confirmed by two 26th Cavalry vets in personal conversation and via email. They must have hung it on the belt just like in this photo: click for bigger  |
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Post by mish on Jul 27, 2008 0:33:18 GMT -5
I'm not sure the cavalry had the haversacks like the infantry did. I mean they had their mounts to haul stuff for them. As far as I've read and heard about, the cavalry had the bolo bayonets and confirmed by two 26th Cavalry vets in personal conversation and via email. They must have hung it on the belt just like in this photo: click for bigger Nice. Besides, given its shape, the bottom bayonet loop on the pack won't be able to secure it. And its being a particularly cav-only issue item means it's irrelevant for my infantry PS guy for now. Shame - unless we find supporting reference otherwise. It's a nice piece of gear. Where's that pic from? Great for reference. |
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Post by VeeVee on Jul 27, 2008 8:05:34 GMT -5
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Post by indiosbravos on Jul 30, 2008 17:41:06 GMT -5
Great stuff Martin....Glad to finally see you.
Imagine the horror of reenanactors here if I showed up with that impressions (Army Airforce Ground Crew Men)....
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