Wild Bunch Leggings?

Started by Slowhand Bob, January 09, 2012, 09:35:52 AM

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PJ Hardtack

My issue wool puttees are soooo much simpler and uncomplicated. A little more complicated to put on, but oh, so pukkha.
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on.
I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them."  John Wayne

RattlesnakeJack

Quote from: PJ Hardtack on December 14, 2015, 11:12:17 AM
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 ....

Rattlesnake Jack Robson, Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, North West Canada, 1885
Major John M. Robson, Royal Scots of Canada, 1883-1901
Sgt. John Robson, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 1885
Bvt. Col, Commanding International Dept. and Div.  of Canada, Grand Army of the Frontier

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.
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on.
I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them."  John Wayne

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/
Civilize them with a Krag . . .

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 ....
Rattlesnake Jack Robson, Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, North West Canada, 1885
Major John M. Robson, Royal Scots of Canada, 1883-1901
Sgt. John Robson, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 1885
Bvt. Col, Commanding International Dept. and Div.  of Canada, Grand Army of the Frontier

RattlesnakeJack

Quote from: PJ Hardtack on December 14, 2015, 04:55:06 PM
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!   ;D
Rattlesnake Jack Robson, Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, North West Canada, 1885
Major John M. Robson, Royal Scots of Canada, 1883-1901
Sgt. John Robson, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, 1885
Bvt. Col, Commanding International Dept. and Div.  of Canada, Grand Army of the Frontier

Drydock

I confess my Imperial limitations!  The British/United Kingdom always did have the best uniforms.   ;D
Civilize them with a Krag . . .

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.
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on.
I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them."  John Wayne

Grenadier

Quote from: Drydock on December 14, 2015, 06:37:14 PM
I confess my Imperial limitations!  The British/United Kingdom always did have the best uniforms.   ;D

Ich bin nicht damit einverstanden!

PJ Hardtack

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

Quote from: Drydock on December 14, 2015, 06:37:14 PM
I confess my Imperial limitations!  The British/United Kingdom always did have the best uniforms.   ;D
"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, I won't be laid a hand on.
I don't do these things to others and I require the same from them."  John Wayne

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