Official Mil/surplus Thread

Lance · Aug 19, 2009

Very nice, Gutman. How do we source one from the US?
Thanks

Gutman · Aug 19, 2009

Hmm, not sure. There are tons of them on sale in NZ, so just depends what the dealers are buying up. Most army surplus here for the last 20 years has been eastern block and european. not so much US or UK stuff. You could try online, but the condition and fabric of these varies a bit, and i think some of them have been tailored - the sleeves are a little shorter on mine than i would prefer. best to try before you buy i think.

Ahab · Aug 19, 2009

Originally Posted by Gutman

this is the west-german navy pea-coat i have. it has a zip-out quilted liner, one inside pocket (napoleon style), and two curved **** pockets on the front. poly wool mix. fairly formal type of cut. i've seen other w-german ones around, including a nice thick barathea one which i might have to get - it has more of a comfy look than this.

That is fantastic! I am envious.

stylo 9000 · Aug 19, 2009

Originally Posted by 604guy

I'm in search of a green military inspired dress shirt with epaulets. Any one have any recommendations?
all the ones i can think of are khaki..

Originally Posted by Gutman

this is the west-german navy pea-coat i have. it has a zip-out quilted liner, one inside pocket (napoleon style), and two curved **** pockets on the front. poly wool mix. fairly formal type of cut. i've seen other w-german ones around, including a nice thick barathea one which i might have to get - it has more of a comfy look than this.
looks like what some would call a "reefer jacket" - correct me if i'm wrong... looks good

Lance · Aug 20, 2009

Originally Posted by Gutman

Hmm, not sure. There are tons of them on sale in NZ, so just depends what the dealers are buying up. Most army surplus here for the last 20 years has been eastern block and european. not so much US or UK stuff. You could try online, but the condition and fabric of these varies a bit, and i think some of them have been tailored - the sleeves are a little shorter on mine than i would prefer. best to try before you buy i think.

Thanks, it's a great looking jacket. Maybe I'll have one made from your photo.

MHH89 · Aug 20, 2009

If you are looking for great deals on surplus military clothing and accessories, I would highly suggest checking out the sportsmen's guide.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/s...-hq.aspx?d=122

stevenvg · Aug 20, 2009

found an ebay seller with quite a lot of old military shirts/jackets. http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=mil...&_osacat=11450

stylo 9000 · Aug 20, 2009

Originally Posted by stevenvg

found an ebay seller with quite a lot of old military shirts/jackets.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=mil...&_osacat=11450

looks like a bunch of stuff in ****** condition quite frankly. although if you want authenticity you couldn't do much better. i could go for the rip-stop shirt and some of the trousers.

Originally Posted by MHH89

If you are looking for great deals on surplus military clothing and accessories, I would highly suggest checking out the sportsmen's guide.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/s...-hq.aspx?d=122

A lot of good bargains but some of them you have to buy in packs of 3 or more

stevenvg · Aug 20, 2009

Originally Posted by RCG Tiburon

looks like a bunch of stuff in ****** condition quite frankly. although if you want authenticity you couldn't do much better. i could go for the rip-stop shirt and some of the trousers.
yeah, i asked the seller as to the condition of one of the jackets and the reply she gave me was, "Yes, a combo of the wool, dust/dirt from storage, and its age, it'll have a little vintage funk to it

" so buy at your own risk.

Vernon-Dozier · Aug 21, 2009

So the movie Inglourious Basterds opens today and my local paper gave it a 4/5 stars and stated "Tarantino triumphs with his commitment to authenticity. Further kudos on the costume and set design which is superb." I'm not even at the theatre yet and I already have a boner anticipating the baddass military wear that will be on display.

stylo 9000 · Aug 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Vernon-Dozier

So the movie Inglourious Basterds opens today and my local paper gave it a 4/5 stars and stated "Tarantino triumphs with his commitment to authenticity. Further kudos on the costume and set design which is superb." I'm not even at the theatre yet and I already have a boner anticipating the baddass military wear that will be on display.
Valkyrie had some great costuming I thought. http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=196

Robert · Aug 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Vernon-Dozier

So the movie Inglourious Basterds opens today and my local paper gave it a 4/5 stars and stated "Tarantino triumphs with his commitment to authenticity. Further kudos on the costume and set design which is superb." I'm not even at the theatre yet and I already have a boner anticipating the baddass military wear that will be on display.

Watch the run on military surplus **** now. And we can sit back all smug because we were in on it before the movie came out.

stylo 9000 · Aug 22, 2009

Originally Posted by Robert

Watch the run on military surplus **** now. And we can sit back all smug because we were in on it before the movie came out.

but will it drive up the prices?

Arms_Akimbo · Aug 25, 2009

Just got this at a local consignment:

It's got tags like milsurplus, but has matte black metal buttons w/ a Marines logo and the care tag says "to keep your coat looking smart insist on it being properly pressed". Makes me think it's SAS or something. It's a great midweight wool/poly gabardine.

aeglus · Aug 25, 2009

I have pretty much the same jacket but I don't think I'd ever wear it all done up like that.

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