During WWII, they were popular alternative footwear in the desert. They
were especially popular with the Long Range Desert Group and other
desert raiders. These reproductions are made in the same style, in the
same small
shops, and by descendants of the shoemaker who made them in WWII. (Socks
not included)
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UK Cap Comforters |
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Reproduction. This is the British knit cap commonly associated with Commandos, but actually issued to all British soldiers.
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Indian Army Khaki Sweater with Pockets and Epaulets |
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This is the sweater immortalized in the WWII cartoon series "The Two Types." A heavy weight all wool sweater popular with British officers on the Northwest Frontier, it was worn in the Western Desert in WWII as a sign that the wearer had "been there," as opposed to being fresh from Blighty. Two front chest pockets, epaulets for wearing rank slides, cotton elbow patches. |
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UK Northwest Frontier Socks |
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Heavyweight double woven khaki wool socks that were worn by the Indian Army on duty in the high country around the Khyber Pass. These were especially popular for wear with Chaplis sandals. In North Africa they were the mark of veteran campaigners.
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US WWII style OD Tank Tops |
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New reproduction of the standard GI issue undershirt in 100% cotton. |
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UK RAF Submarine sweater |
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RAF/ Royal Navy white roll neck sumbarine sweater (100% Wool). WPG had recreated the classic white turtleneck sweater commonly associated with submarine and small boat crews. It was also highly popular with the RAF. Order by chest size. |
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UK Buttons for P-37 Battledress and Khaki Drill Shorts |
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Buttons, brass, dished
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Our Price: US$ 0.50
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