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Post by fischer on Apr 18, 2011 9:49:27 GMT -8
Hi Guys These pics are listed in a sales thread on WAF and thought I would share them here. This one was converted after the war for civilian use most likely with the button flap, shoulder strap buttons, belt hooks removed, cuffs modified, etc. I found it interesting to see the collar material and hooks, original horn buttons, positioning of the belt ramps and the length of the skirt. Best Regards, fischer        (fixed the photos so it doesn't mess up the page-Admin)[/size] |
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Post by Marcus on Apr 18, 2011 12:49:18 GMT -8
This reminds me... does anyone know of a source of horn buttons that I could use on my Bluse??
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Post by kingkaiser on Apr 18, 2011 18:36:19 GMT -8
Try Jas. Townsend & Sons, Inc. They sell Colonial American/Revolutionary War items. However, they do have horn buttons (at a fairly cheap price). They might have what you need. If not, I believe that they might custom order items. Also, Civil War sutlers might be a good source.
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Post by Marcus on Apr 19, 2011 11:03:12 GMT -8
DIdin't even think about that. Thanks!
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Post by fischer on May 1, 2011 11:03:13 GMT -8
Hello Marcus
Do you or anyone know the correct size of the Bone buttons for the Bluse? Are they 7/8" or 1 inch?
What about the size Bone button on the Drillichjacke? Are they the same as the Bluse or a different size?
Best Regards,
fischer
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Post by Marcus on May 2, 2011 7:47:38 GMT -8
The drillich jacket is not bone as far as I know. They are the metal 4 hole button that you might see on WW2 german trousers. I'm not sure about the size for the bluse. I was wondering the same thing. Worse case scenario was that I was going to just measure what was on my current bluse and find a match.
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Post by fischer on May 3, 2011 19:21:25 GMT -8
I was reading the J. Somers book and it states the enlisted drillich jacket had zinc buttons and later on they switched to bone with the example pictured having bone buttons.
In looking at the picture I am guessing they are 7/8" in size.
Best Regards, fischer
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Post by Marcus on May 4, 2011 8:38:06 GMT -8
I was reading the J. Somers book and it states the enlisted drillich jacket had zinc buttons and later on they switched to bone with the example pictured having bone buttons. In looking at the picture I am guessing they are 7/8" in size. Best Regards, fischer So it sounds like both would work. Most importantly is that they are NOT WW2 pebbled. |
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