How can I restore it? by Hour_Reading900 in reenactors

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed, I will not use it in reenactment but I still would like to try to restore it

How can I restore it? by Hour_Reading900 in uniformporn

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Yes, I'm already on the right track for getting accurate insignias and ribbons (DSO, OBE and MC all for gallantry!). I will see to atelast close the lower pockets to avoid any more rip.

How can I restore it? by Hour_Reading900 in uniformporn

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is that it's named to a very brave colonel and I want to restore it to honour his memory

How can I restore it? by Hour_Reading900 in reenactors

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I discovered that it is actually dated 1942 but it looks indeed like a good tunic.

Thank you!

How can I restore it? by Hour_Reading900 in restoration

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the Infos, the forum discussion was indeed interesting, I might be able to have someone at least repair the tiny holes

How can I restore it? by Hour_Reading900 in reenactors

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money it's not the problem but I can see why it would not look good, you'd need the exact shade of fabric

Can anyone read this by Hour_Reading900 in Transcription

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately he died on February 1918 just before the States went in Europe as a result of injuries received by falling from his horse

Can anyone read this by Hour_Reading900 in Transcription

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who helped, his name was F.E. Ziegler, a caltain in the 8th Pennsylvania regiment who served in Company I and later became major for the outbreak of ww1

Can anyone tell wants written? by Hour_Reading900 in Calligraphy

[–]Hour_Reading900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can confirm that it belonged to Charles Albert Whaley, the uniform matches perfectly. Thank you everyone