Khaki Uniforms!!!

Our Authenticity Committee has just decided that this year we will be wearing the cotton khaki uniform for the first time at the Ralston Independence Day Parade. I for one am pretty excited about this news. We have always worn our standard OD wool uniforms for this parade so the lighter weight khakis should feel pretty nice and look really sharp as well. The look we will be going for is an early or pre-war stateside impression with M1 helmets, haversacks, T-handle shovels, cartridge belts, canteens, first aid pouches, gas mask bags, leggings, Type II service shoes, bayonets and M1 rifles. Here is one of my favorite photos of a large formation of G.I.'s marching in New York City wearing this uniform. Wow, they look good!

And here's one more photo of a G.I. wearing the khaki uniform. He looks a little sloppy in his dress and demeanor, but this is the uniform we will be trying to replicate. I'll be posting photos after the 4th to show you how well we achieved the look. God bless America!!!