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Hello all,
I've been in the market recently for Federal gear, trying put the final pieces together for my impression. But my question revolves around the useage of "Private Purchase" equipment in the ranks and its acceptance at modern events. Of course I want to stay unit/time-period/scenario specific when attending events but the idea of private purchase equipment has always fascinated me and I would like to gear my personal "generic" impression that way. However, in doing so I deviate from what is considered "generic" in this end of the hobby.
I understand that private purchase equipment was seen in the ranks during the war and, although certainly not the norm, those men who could afford it, capitalized on that opportunity. My fear is that, looking over past and future guidelines for campaigner adjuncts and events, private purchase equipment is rarely ever listed as an option for the impression. For example, forage caps are often listed while private purchase kepi's are not (the private purchase kepi is something that I have been looking at quite heavily). As per another example, I am very interested in the new "field modified blouse" that is being offered from W. W. and Co. but its appearance could be understood as a private purchase item.
My ultimate question, after beating around the bush for quite a while now, is that if I were to go with "private purchase" equipment, would they still be acceptable at events? I understand that it would depend on time, place, and style of event, but I don't want to be turned away for personal preference that still falls within the lines of "generic."
Apologies for the long post and ramblings, and hopefully this all makes sense.
Yours,
Bobby
I've been in the market recently for Federal gear, trying put the final pieces together for my impression. But my question revolves around the useage of "Private Purchase" equipment in the ranks and its acceptance at modern events. Of course I want to stay unit/time-period/scenario specific when attending events but the idea of private purchase equipment has always fascinated me and I would like to gear my personal "generic" impression that way. However, in doing so I deviate from what is considered "generic" in this end of the hobby.
I understand that private purchase equipment was seen in the ranks during the war and, although certainly not the norm, those men who could afford it, capitalized on that opportunity. My fear is that, looking over past and future guidelines for campaigner adjuncts and events, private purchase equipment is rarely ever listed as an option for the impression. For example, forage caps are often listed while private purchase kepi's are not (the private purchase kepi is something that I have been looking at quite heavily). As per another example, I am very interested in the new "field modified blouse" that is being offered from W. W. and Co. but its appearance could be understood as a private purchase item.
My ultimate question, after beating around the bush for quite a while now, is that if I were to go with "private purchase" equipment, would they still be acceptable at events? I understand that it would depend on time, place, and style of event, but I don't want to be turned away for personal preference that still falls within the lines of "generic."
Apologies for the long post and ramblings, and hopefully this all makes sense.
Yours,
Bobby
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