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AEF Army Uniform My uniform so far. I'm not portraying any unit in particular, obviously American Expeditionary Force. It is all original, do not fret, I keep good care of the uniform and components and do not reenact in it. I only stand around in the suit, putting minimal stress on it when I wear it for events as living history. Anyway, I still have a little ways to go: Canteen, pouch, and cup. Not special mess tin. Silverware. Said kit pouch. 1903 Springfield and proper, 16 inch bayonet. Putees and reproduction low boots. A different haversack, ideally not falling apart like my current one. T handle shovel pouch. I have the shovel, just not the pouch. An M1917 helmet that I can restore (currently I have a thin layer of plastic wrap between my head and the asbestos pad. Cancer be damned.) A reproduction SBR mask to put in my original bag. Strings for said bag. Proper glasses or contacts. A haircut. Currently my outfit comprises of (Keep in mind, all original to WWI unless stated otherwise): Winter uniform tunic and breeches. Service short. Gas mask pouch stuffed with newspaper. "General Patton Style" riding boots. Haversack with WW1 US Army blanket inside. Eagle-snap 1903 cartridge belt. WWII .45 holster. .45 magpouch. Spanish Mauser long rifle. A US serviced Brodie Mk.1 helmet. Not yet as thorough as my WWII suit, especially in the small details department. But it'll come together.