Generic Bulge GI "Sojer"
Jan 21, 2011 15:53:09 GMT -5
Post by 34thtcflyboy on Jan 21, 2011 15:53:09 GMT -5
It snowed 4 inches so I thought I'd give this a go. This is my "dogface sojer" impression based on late Dec 44/Jan 45 photos. I don't have a specific unit I'm trying to do (just going for generic), but I'm sure I fit in somewhere. I was going for a "just made Sarge because I'm the only one left" thing.
Here is some reference:
www.strictly-gi.com/farybulge1.jpg
farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4410474708_15142d920a.jpg
classicfirearmsechoesofglory.com/web_images/gi_with_souvenirs_resized.jpg
www.hardscrabblefarm.com/images/ww2/matrix/sc197304s-cu1.jpg
i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy174/arte_et_marte/82dposter50pct.gif
www.americainwwii.com/images/galleries/2009/icy-battle-of-the-bulge/19-bulge-gi-city-wall.jpg
www.paulhochstein.com/imagesjpegsgifsetc/1944PaulBeforeBattle114-148.jpg
Here are my photos:
farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5376357474_0011dd6118_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5376285800_a68b63c4bd_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5375748351_362195b6ef_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5375695429_9e9f37d351_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5375737681_7325af6129_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5376288626_7327040095_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5376286376_7ae41e1173_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5376348580_0d567ced99_b.jpg
Gear (including pockets):
EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL EXCEPT THE TANKER.
M-1 Helmet
Winter Combat Jacket (ATF new run)
Jeep Cap
Wool Shirt, Coat Style
Scarf made of GI Blanket
Boyt Haversack
WWI-era meatcan w/fork, spoon, knife and meatcan
T-Handle Shovel
Cushion-Sole Sock with C-Ration (B-Unit) inside
US Special Services Baseball Glove
GI Wool Blanket
Issue Soap
Gillette Razor
Lifebuoy Shave Cream
"Protecto-Shield" Steel Cover Bible
Cigarette Case w/Old Golds
Kaywoodie Pipe
GI Web Belt w/Private Purchase Buckle
M37 Trousers
All-Rubber Overshoes dated 1942
Cushion-Sole Socks
1942 Gas-Impregnite Long Johns
Heer Belt w/Gott Mitt Uns Buckle
Homemade Fighting Knife w/Sheath
USO Message Record
Pocket Junk:
farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5375846617_a0c9881e48_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5375847913_05102a9c6b_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5375847491_cd20d73b49_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5376447420_89bf0220b1_b.jpg
Here is some reference:
www.strictly-gi.com/farybulge1.jpg
farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4410474708_15142d920a.jpg
classicfirearmsechoesofglory.com/web_images/gi_with_souvenirs_resized.jpg
www.hardscrabblefarm.com/images/ww2/matrix/sc197304s-cu1.jpg
i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy174/arte_et_marte/82dposter50pct.gif
www.americainwwii.com/images/galleries/2009/icy-battle-of-the-bulge/19-bulge-gi-city-wall.jpg
www.paulhochstein.com/imagesjpegsgifsetc/1944PaulBeforeBattle114-148.jpg
Here are my photos:
farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5376357474_0011dd6118_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5376285800_a68b63c4bd_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5375748351_362195b6ef_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5375695429_9e9f37d351_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5375737681_7325af6129_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5376288626_7327040095_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5376286376_7ae41e1173_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5376348580_0d567ced99_b.jpg
Gear (including pockets):
EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL EXCEPT THE TANKER.
M-1 Helmet
Winter Combat Jacket (ATF new run)
Jeep Cap
Wool Shirt, Coat Style
Scarf made of GI Blanket
Boyt Haversack
WWI-era meatcan w/fork, spoon, knife and meatcan
T-Handle Shovel
Cushion-Sole Sock with C-Ration (B-Unit) inside
US Special Services Baseball Glove
GI Wool Blanket
Issue Soap
Gillette Razor
Lifebuoy Shave Cream
"Protecto-Shield" Steel Cover Bible
Cigarette Case w/Old Golds
Kaywoodie Pipe
GI Web Belt w/Private Purchase Buckle
M37 Trousers
All-Rubber Overshoes dated 1942
Cushion-Sole Socks
1942 Gas-Impregnite Long Johns
Heer Belt w/Gott Mitt Uns Buckle
Homemade Fighting Knife w/Sheath
USO Message Record
Pocket Junk:
farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5375846617_a0c9881e48_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5375847913_05102a9c6b_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5375847491_cd20d73b49_b.jpg
farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5376447420_89bf0220b1_b.jpg