where can I buy world war 2 military uniforms?

Question

Where can I buy world war 2 military uniforms? To be more specific I would like to purchase authentic WW2 military uniforms worn by the paratroopers. Thanks

Answer 1

Then be prepared to pay big money as these are very desirable collectors items!

You can see them being offered on Ebay, Military section, now and again, but beware of Fakes or movie prop items being sold on as originals.

Or wen search for Militaria details.

As with any item of militaria, good research work needs to be done and good reference books studied, to avoid being ripped off by unscrupulous dealers.

The original WW2 Brown Para boots in mint to very good condition are selling from +600 US Dollars a pair.

Answer 2

Once upon a time, and not so very long ago, men's clothing was all sold in sizes in inches. Shirts were sold by collar size/sleeve length. Pants were sold by waist size/inseam length. Coats and jackets were sold by chest size/torso length Hats were sold by a number which was the head circumference divided by three. Shoes and socks were sold by the length in inches. If a young man was old enough to go into the military, he already KNEW what size he was in all these dimensions. So nobody needed to measure the incoming soldiers. Tthe quartermaster's mates would hand out the parts of the uniform, which would be marked with the size. If you got the wrong size, you could turn them back in, or swap around among your buddies for a better fit. This seems amazing to modern young men, who *might* know their shoe size, but otherwise have no idea what their own body measurements are. Prior to c. 1960, everyone knew this stuff. So, get yourself a cloth tape measure and an index card, and write down your own measurements,

Answer 3

eBay. We buy most of our stuff from there and we occasionally sell things we find but don't need.

Another way is to shop at good will, savers, and estate sales. You'll get good deals every once and a while, but its slow and the pieces you get often won't match.

Answer 4

check out your local Army surplus store. Or go to www.armysurplus.com, or Ebay army surplus.

Answer 5

ebay