I have accepted a gracious invitation to join the BVMS and take this opportunity to introduce myself. I have the honour to portray Srjt. John McMurphy of Her...
To All, With the addition of several new members I would like to take some time to review the purpose of this group. Through the use of links to informational...
... Here's a start: Mrs. Duberly's campaigns;: An Englishwoman's experiences in the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny Indian Mutiny of 1857: An Annotated and...
Lloyd, I have patterns for the 1854 waistbelt and over the shoulder ammo pouch w/strap but would need more info on which cap pouch you need. To be honest the...
Hello All, Jonathan Harrison, of Canada, has posted photos he and a friend took at the event: http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l307/changingoftheguard2006/ ...
... This is Jon, just to let you fellas know there are far more to come. So I will update it and repost the link or just let you know through a reply here. I...
Hey everyone, I know this video isnt purely "Victorian" but its a little something I put together last night in tribute to the British Army, Royal Navy and...
Dear List, As the summer is now beginning to wind down, I can say that 2006 has certainly been very good for the further development of the British Victorian...
Dear Group, looking for info/photos for the OR sporran and glengarry badge of the 78th Ross-shire Buffs correct for the 1860-1865 period. A contact in the 78th...
... Thanks, Stan. I assume the feather bonnet badge is the partial leaf circlet with elephant and 78 on the inside? I know the glengarry badge the reenacting...
Hey Stan, and everyone else. It is John from Halifax checking in, just sharing the wealth. I have come across some pictures of Ft.George and of Halifax in the...
Hello, I'm new to the group. I have been looking for a good quality "Cork" White or Khaki foreign service helmet or both. I havethree of the cheap units that...
... one, it's very good, but it will cost 160 bucks now as they charge 80 pounds for it. The Sutlers store also sells one that's much cheaper. However, I've...
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Thanks for the reply Robert, Yes i have my eye on the "Thin Red Line" helmet and $160.00 is not that bad a price either. Could you email me a few photo's of...
... click on faculty then click on my name Robert Kolkka and you will see a pic of me with my helmet on. Unfortunately that's the best pic I have now. You...
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Sep 7, 2006 5:09 pm
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I just want everyone to know that I received great service from Stan Dolan in re: My uniform. I am the proud owner of a British Officer's uniform which, with...
Many thanks Tony. My travel goal for 2007 is to be a guest at Proprietary House, if I can swing an invitation. My next event is Saturday, Sept. 16th here in...
I will soon be resurrecting my short-lived "Queen Victoria's Highlander" a living history group devoted to the Highland Regiments from 1850-1902. Much of the...
This is great event. The entire Cow Palce is transformed into Victorian London. I am looking at the weekend Dec. 9th/10th to attend, but I am coordinating with...
Stan you have an open invitation to either the Proprietary House or Ringwood Manor, whichever one you want to go to. Doing 1880s British Soldier at the House...
Heck, i was born and raised in south Jersey, too bad i now live 1500 miles away. Mike Callaway, Ne ... From: karvinton@... To: BVMS@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Same here Stan, BTW, i'm a bit closer to the Gordon highland frock.. Mike ... From: karvinton@... To: BVMS@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 12,...
I'm in the process of building an impression of a Gordon Highlander of the 1880's, i have the Kilt, Hose, and Spats but i don't know of what type of shoe to...
Stan, I usually go on the last two weekends of the run, as it is closer to the Holiday. I have relatives in SF, and we get in a quick early Christmas. So,...
