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Post by parachutistecolonial on Mar 11, 2020 0:12:54 GMT -5
I'm thinking of putting together a walking out uniform for a member of the 8e BPC around 52 or so. What would I need? And also how should I have it set up? I have an mle 47 shirt and trousers, I also have most of the insignia, but I could use a reference of how to apply it to the uniform. Also I'd like an idea of the type of footwear to be worn with the uniform. Much thanks!
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Post by can on Mar 17, 2020 14:29:10 GMT -5
Welcome. I would try to find copy's of the Osprey "Men at Arms" Series of books. #322 is the French Indochina War and it covers the uniforms pretty good. There are also good plates in the Osprey "Elite Series". Those have more information about the Legion but fact is the Legion and BCP are still the French Army and except for Beret color and insignia they are very similar. Another great resource is Windrow's "Uniforms of the French Foreign Legion" it's harder to find but the same applies to the uniforms except for the above mentioned differences. I tried to scan and paste copies of the plates but my computer system is very outdated and Google does not play well with it. Let me know if you have trouble finding the books and we can work out a temporary loan. I don't use them much anymore and wouldn't miss them for a few months. IMG_20200317_0001_NEW.pdf (629.04 KB) IMG_20200317_0003_NEW.pdf (603.59 KB) I was able to save them as pdf's. There not great but it's a start. I work on the text and clearing up the scan angles some. Seeing as we are all gonna be couped up for the next weeks I'll get it done. |
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Post by can on Apr 7, 2020 4:16:17 GMT -5
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Post by craigtx on Apr 13, 2020 20:50:16 GMT -5
The auction ended when I went to check it out. But I looked at the original listing, the patches are on with hooks and eyes, or snaps. Both of which were common for attachment. As for the price, it went for about $164. Not sure I woulda paid that, but doesn't seem very out of line.
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