John Bardwell Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm wondering if any of you have done business with Kelley's Military in New Hampshire. I intend to order a tunic from them but I'd like some feedback first. Thanks! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitter2k1 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Never heard of them, but that doesn't mean anything either. I am going to watch this to see what is said. -Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Well I,ve been on their site, and it appears to me that their uniforms are all repros, their original helmets have been repainted, with repro liners, chinstraps etc. Compare the prices to original uniforms, these ones are cheap re-enactment uniforms, you dont get a Panzer wrap jacket for £60.or SS camos for £70. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 If I was after reproduction items I would look elsewhere. D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 If its the same people either Keeleys or kelleys militaria then a lot of their gear is repro, some original but no tunics as far as I can see, so be careful , check what you are trying to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bardwell Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) I bought a repro "M42" tunic from them recently but in reality it appears to be more like a summer model Drillichbluse 2nd model. It's unlined and well made and the price was right (at least for me) and it fits. I just finished sewing the cuff title, chest eagle, collar tabs and rank chevron on but haven't yet added the medals, etc. This replaces the repro M42 I got from Hessen a while back which is too big and for sale here. Edited April 24, 2016 by John Bardwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Bil4338 Posted April 25, 2016 Major General Share Posted April 25, 2016 Tunic looks good quality. only thing is, you should really use a bevo eagle, drill chevron and omit the backing on the collar litzen, which should be generic grey.also drill material shoulder straps if available, but wool would suffice at a push as most wouldn't get these due to supply problems. I'm unsure whether a cuff band would be worn on drillich tunics, but again, could be a personalised touch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bardwell Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the input. I need all I can get so my stuff is accurate. Edited April 29, 2016 by John Bardwell Additional info found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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