Gallomilanista66
Marksman
Hi everybody
Im trying to put together a Bastogne US paratrooper and I hope I can benefit from your help and knowledge of US uniforms.
Ive read somewhere on the internet (at the front militaria, actually) that GIs used to shorten the Melton overcoats (M39 or 42) by cutting the lower part of the coat. Ive seen this done by a character in Band of Brothers Bastogne episode, and I guess they did their research, but I wonder if anyone else has heard of this...Ive never noticed it on period photographs and I wonder if any of you knows about this.
Thanks for your help guys !
Also, while Im at it. Ive read the various threads about overcoats and I gather the Dml roscoe version (sort of dark green) is the best version on the market. But what about the Battlegear toys version ? is it soooo off color-wise or can I use it. (I already have one Roscoe and one BGT, but Im hesitating on which one to use right now)
Thanks again...and a happy new year to everyone.
Im trying to put together a Bastogne US paratrooper and I hope I can benefit from your help and knowledge of US uniforms.
Ive read somewhere on the internet (at the front militaria, actually) that GIs used to shorten the Melton overcoats (M39 or 42) by cutting the lower part of the coat. Ive seen this done by a character in Band of Brothers Bastogne episode, and I guess they did their research, but I wonder if anyone else has heard of this...Ive never noticed it on period photographs and I wonder if any of you knows about this.
Thanks for your help guys !
Also, while Im at it. Ive read the various threads about overcoats and I gather the Dml roscoe version (sort of dark green) is the best version on the market. But what about the Battlegear toys version ? is it soooo off color-wise or can I use it. (I already have one Roscoe and one BGT, but Im hesitating on which one to use right now)
Thanks again...and a happy new year to everyone.