I do Vietnam reenacting, and I did exactly what you recommended. I met the leader of the group at an air show and talked with him about the requirements for the group. It led to me visiting the group as a whole at another event a month or so later and befriending them. I spent a bit of money on finding magazine pouches for the 20-round M-16 magazines and canteen covers. I also had to find the right 101st Airborne patch, an era-accurate Screaming Eagle with no borders, meaning it was flat all the way around. Also needed the right airborne helmet and cover. Being a bigger guy, I couldn't wear the period correct OD uniforms, so I needed reproductions in my size. Same with the boots. Got the gun last from a buddy who lived nearby. It's fun to do, but very pricey.
Very helpful video, unfortunately there aren't any reenacting groups near me so I can't get into reenacting unfortunately. Keep up the good work though.💯
Hey cutie. Is the 101st patch on the left sleeve or the right sleeve? I cant be sure because you know how the image gets reversed sometimes. It should be on the "left" sleeve. The right sleeve of U.S. uniforms is for a combat patch and would not normally be worn in a early WWII uniform unless you are depicting a late war uniform of a 101st soldier who has already seen combat and who has also gone on leave or had some break to have been awarded the combat patch and had the time to sew it on. In that case you should have a 101st patch on both sleeves if the soldier is still active in the 101st. 😊
Hey happy see commenting again. But no worries my patch is on the left side but due to the camera it sometimes look diffrent but thanks for the comment have a nice evening!
