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Post by legionnaire on Nov 8, 2009 8:00:21 GMT 8
hope we can get this big..  or even half of this.. anyone knows whom group they are from???..  And so, with the Colonel's kind permission, here is his reply of acknowledgement:
"If I am not mistaken they were my boys from the 24th
Infantry Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, PA taken in
April 2002 at Camp O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac during the
60th anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan. My boys
served as firing detail during the honors for the dead
of the Battling Bastards of Bataan. I was their
battalion commander from 2000-2002. Philip attended
one of two Military Vehicle Shows I organized for 2
consecutive years.
The platoon leader, then Lieutenant Louie Dema-ala is
now a Captain. I was also in that occasion in the same
type of uniform but out of the sight of the camera.
While there were lots of shots taken before and after
this one, I don't have a copy of any photo taken
during the said activity because we did not bring a
photographer. Some of the photos are in the possession
of the families of the veterans who attended the
occasion. Thanks for this one.
It took me 2 years to generate uniforms and "complete"
accessories for the boys. The rifles are M1903A3
Springfields from the AFP Logistics Command, the
authentic leggings and repro cartridge belts were
donated by the Battling Bastards of Bataan while the
helmets are replicas molded in plastic by Prof. Mel
Silvestre of the UP College of Fine Arts.
It was just unfortunate that when I left for another
assignment, my successor did not have passion for
history. Many of the uniforms and accessories were
eventually infested by termites in the battalion
supply storage but when I learned of it, I retrieved
whatever can be salvaged and some have been displayed
on the PA Museum mannequins. The rest are still with
me for future use.
Thanks and Regards.
Resty " Here's more of Col. Aguilar's men: pinoyhistory.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photosreenacting&action=display&thread=724 |
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Post by mcshine2 on Nov 21, 2009 0:07:30 GMT 8
 Philippine Department Patch ( For PS Cavalry, Coast Artillery? ) 1. Original 2. Repro from Saunders 3. Repro from Buenas Public Market ;D ;D [IMGhttp://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv331/mcshine2/M1917A1KellyHelmet.jpg[/IMG] ![]() i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv331/mcshine2/M1917A1KellyHelmet2.jpg[/IMG]Doughboy Helmet 1. Fiberglass Repro from Pampanga 2. Original/Refurbished |
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Post by veevee on Nov 21, 2009 1:09:25 GMT 8
I like the repro helmet! Nice job... I'd like to buy one too. I hope whoever makes it gets enough business from budding reenactors there. Who knows they may even get a contract from a movie company if they make a WW2 movie in the PHilippines (I know just dreaming).
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Post by labrador on Nov 21, 2009 7:12:30 GMT 8
Nice repros sir. Are these available for sale?
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Post by legionnaire on Nov 21, 2009 9:15:26 GMT 8
Great looking Repro Helmets, Can the liner be the same khaki or tan leather color or is this the final color?
Just need that final flat dull brown finish for the exterior shell. Also Interested in a copy too.
Philip
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Post by kalbs on Nov 21, 2009 9:43:32 GMT 8
The repro helmet looks very good. The only thing I would change is the chin strap to a khaki webbing
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Post by mcshine2 on Nov 21, 2009 19:47:30 GMT 8
Agree. The chin strap needs to be replaced and the color too. A little brown shade will do. Repro Chin Strap are readily available from vendors of militaria ( WPG, etc. ). The repro fiberglass helmet is being sold at Php 1,500. Those guys who ordered this, please get your helmet from me.
Darktide :
I am planning to reproduce again the Phil Dept patch based on the original. You may want to have the more accurate reproduction. This will cost me only Php 50 per piece.
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Post by darktide on Nov 21, 2009 21:10:19 GMT 8
Agree. The chin strap needs to be replaced and the color too. A little brown shade will do. Repro Chin Strap are readily available from vendors of militaria ( WPG, etc. ). The repro fiberglass helmet is being sold at Php 1,500. Those guys who ordered this, please get your helmet from me. Darktide : I am planning to reproduce again the Phil Dept patch based on the original. You may want to have the more accurate reproduction. This will cost me only Php 50 per piece. Excellent! I'll wait for the more accurate reproduction. Three of those would be great! Thanks again McShine!  |
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Post by jnmodeller on Nov 27, 2009 23:18:19 GMT 8
Finally my boots arrive, the add said ORIGINAL WWI OR WWII OFFICERS BOOTS, 11 1/2 tall, it really looks old but i notice two things the lace is not rounded and the inner side has hooks i know it should have holes only, any comments.   The name on the heel is Jar Less. |
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Post by mcshine2 on Nov 28, 2009 12:26:09 GMT 8
It's worn by NCOs and others with a lower rank. The officers wear a different style mounted boots ( 3 buckle )
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Post by legionnaire on Nov 29, 2009 16:03:17 GMT 8
Hi Jojo,
I believe What you have were the earlier version with the high laced boots with both sides having hooks. Then the later version had the hooks on the outside only.
the PS used leather laces.
What are possibilities it can be copied accurately?
Philip
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Post by jnmodeller on Nov 29, 2009 21:39:00 GMT 8
Thanks guys, im thinking of replacing the hooks to holes on the inner side for the accuracy of the impression or leave it as is to maintain the authenticity of the item, i show it to the shoe maker he said its an antique. any suggestion.
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Post by veevee on Nov 30, 2009 9:09:34 GMT 8
Maintain the authenticity. I'm willing to bet many 26th Cavalry troopers also had the older model with hooks on both side. It's still accurate either way.
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Post by mcshine2 on Dec 2, 2009 13:50:57 GMT 8
It's worn by NCOs and others with a lower rank. The officers wear a different style mounted boots ( 3 buckle ) I stand corrected. I've seen old photos of commissioned officers wearing the lace-up boots. |
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Post by veevee on Dec 3, 2009 1:30:48 GMT 8
Yes these boots were official issue. I'm sure many officers did wear them.
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or even half of this.. 
