For Sale: 1945 Tanker Oversuit

[Bob Carriere]

I got a British AFV repro from WPG which is very nice but the cotton is very light weight material.... now he does sell them as North Africa and Italian campaign garments. I am afraid to wear it as I don't think it would stand up very well except for parades or clean re enactments.

Just out of curiosity when did the Canadian Armored Corp start using the one size fits all jet black heavy denim coveralls .....as used in their workshops I have worn those and they were very sturdy.

I have given up finding a suit that would fit my 6'2" 210 pound frame.... but would be partial to a good sturdy repro.

Bob C

[Jordan Baker]

http://www.solomonadler.com/en-index.htm

These guys were making a pixie suit a few years ago. I just checked and it's no longer listed. But if you are interested it could be worth contacting them.


What I've used is a pair of Denim coveralls. I bought a pair of reproduction ones from a vendor on ebay. They are great to wear and are now covered in grease and stains from using them around the vehicles. I also found them a pretty tough material. I believe WPG sells them. However I think mine came from Spearhead. Although I don't think he is making them anymore.

[Eric R.]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

http://www.solomonadler.com/en-index.htm

These guys were making a pixie suit a few years ago. I just checked and it's no longer listed. But if you are interested it could be worth contacting them.


What I've used is a pair of Denim coveralls. I bought a pair of reproduction ones from a vendor on ebay. They are great to wear and are now covered in grease and stains from using them around the vehicles. I also found them a pretty tough material. I believe WPG sells them. However I think mine came from Spearhead. Although I don't think he is making them anymore.

Adler won't deal direct with anyone and his "agent" battle dress and bayonet won't ship to this side of the pond. I tried to get a denim tank suit and had no luck and he finally just stopped responding to emails.

The best choice is the WPG denims. They are the best that is easily available to us in N. America. I really wish we could get a new run of denim tanks suits made but the wheels have been spinning on that for a couple of years now.

[Ed Storey]

Please, when discussing uniforms it is more professional to keep any personal comments about individuals to yourself. I can understand that some people may not be fans of Field Marshall Montgomery, but as a general officer he was no more or less inclined to wear his own style of clothing then many of the other senior Allied Officers.

Referring to him as a clown degrades not only a senior Allied Commander but a man who had a long career of military service to his country.

[peter simundson]

Well said Mr. Story.

Peter S

[Dusonn]

A friend of mine is making the Denim overalls.
http://www.army-store.cz/index.php?p...emart&Itemid=1
He also makes Denim battledress, which I have and its not bad.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Dusan

Are they made in your country or imported for the USA...?

IS the site available in English??

Now I need t convert to our cheap Canadian dollars to see what it is worth.

Thanks