Wild Bunch Leggings?

[PJ Hardtack]

My issue wool puttees are soooo much simpler and uncomplicated. A little more complicated to put on, but oh, so pukkha.

[RattlesnakeJack]

My issue wool puttees are soooo much simpler and uncomplicated. A little more complicated to put on, but oh, so pukkha.

I use those too ....

[PJ Hardtack]

I see that you wear them with a "blouse" or gather at the knee in British fashion - of course. The American fashion is not to have that, but a rather taut line of the trouser leg. I've found that restricts movement.

I've seen several photos of puttees being worn by individuals in mufti, not uniform. They were sportsmen or hunters.

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[Drydock]

Everything you need for a correct Wild Bunch circa 1916 impression, can be found in these 11 pages:

http://onlinemilitaria.net/products/c183-1878-1938/

[RattlesnakeJack]

Well, Chuck, not quite everything .... at least not if one wants to do, say, a Canadian impression from the 1901-1916 timeframe.  But WPG also offer lots of stuff to fit such an impression, including reproductions of all components of the 1899 Pattern Oliver Equipment adopted by Canada.  I am wearing just the waist-belt and single centrally-mounted cartridge pouch from this equipment in the photo above) and attach a link to a WPG "1899 Oliver Equipment" search-results page, for the heck of it ....  

http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopdisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes&sppp=10&page=1&Keyword=1899%20Oliver&category=ALL&highprice=0&lowprice=0&allwords=1899%20Oliver&exact=&atleast=&without=&cprice=&searchfields=

WPG have even reproduced the short-lived leather carrier for the glass soda water bottle this system originally had in lieu of a proper canteen, but for some reason (perhaps limited market?) they don't seem to include it on their website.  It shows up from time to time in their eBay listings, which is where I got mine ....

[RattlesnakeJack]

I see that you wear them with a "blouse" or gather at the knee in British fashion - of course. The American fashion is not to have that, but a rather taut line of the trouser leg. I've found that restricts movement.

Yes, I suffer enough challenges to freedom of movement without adding more!   

[Drydock]

I confess my Imperial limitations!  The British/United Kingdom always did have the best uniforms.   

[PJ Hardtack]

If anyone needs a nice Edwardian era Infantry Officer's sword c/w leather scabbard, belt and cross strap for their impression I happen to have one I'll part with. I'm trying to finance my way into my next Shiloh rifle.

[Grenadier]

I confess my Imperial limitations!  The British/United Kingdom always did have the best uniforms.   

Ich bin nicht damit einverstanden!

[PJ Hardtack]

Yes, and we wear them well. I mean, whatever would the Queen think otherwise?

I confess my Imperial limitations!  The British/United Kingdom always did have the best uniforms.