Any SS units out there?
For reenactment purposes only.
No nutters please. Ha ha.
Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
Any SS units out there?
For reenactment purposes only.
No nutters please. Ha ha.
Re: Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
I have no idea on this one?
However, I can tell you that wearing the black uniform is always frowned upon in re-enactment circles. It just gives the wrong impression. The general public to whom you would come in contact with would simply not understand. And a great many re-enactors themselves do not like it. They see it as a political statement. Wear Feldgrau and camo by all means but leave the black uniform at home.
Cheers, Ade.
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Hi Ade.
Yeah I've been told this by a mate who does WW1 shows.
Such a shame really most people don't understand.
You see so much of the black uniform in movies to t.v stuff like Hogans heroes, and yet
when people put together re-enactments they want to hide that kind of uniform.
For me re-enactment is education not glorifying.
But you're right, I'm just going to have to add some cammo to the shopping list.
Danger
Re: Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
Could always add a pip to the collar and go as Major Hochstetter... lol William
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Re: Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
The Black uniform is seen by many as representing the darker side of the SS and the Nazi regime and will certainly others will call into question your political motivations , as Ade has advised this really isn't a good idea and i'd give it a miss !!
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
Re: Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
Sensible words indeed from Ade. The bottom line is that people just would not understand. Unfortunately, I fear that you would face inevitable hostility. Pity, because to meet up and recreate a parade for example, would be a truly splendid sight. I was wearing my long, tailored black winter coat last week on the tram and a German Shephard got on and came and sat at my feet. You should have seen the looks I got! And that was without a Kampfbinde...
Re: Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
I voted Greens last year, lol.
But yes I agree, not worth doing and would be in bad taste.
If only they hadn't been such evil buggers.
Still a nice uniform.
Only part I could play would be getting hanged.
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I wouldnt even post a pic of myself wearing it on the internet,let alone wear it in public!
Re: Looking for a SS reenactment unit in the South Island, N.Z.
That would've been funny to see tiger!!
Classic!
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Afraid so. Is an excellent and automatic way to go from being "the nice cool guy at the re-enactment" to instantly and forever being "The Nazi Guy"....people can turn on a dime. Williamby Danger
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
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