Posted on Oct 9, 2015
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What uniforms of all time anywhere look(ed) great and which are awful? Why?
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
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LTC (Join to see) - I think it is a draw between the Greek Evzones and Pakistani Border Guard uniforms...
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PO1 John Miller
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
What are you talking about COL? That uniform is FABULOUS!!! :)
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
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PO1 John Miller - Yes, it is. Before you know it, the gender-benders will demand the US military go to something as "fabulous".

I saw an article today that the Navy was going to "unisex" uniforms. I hope they use the male version and not the female version as the choice.
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Capt Mark Strobl
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COL Jean (John) F. B., I was going to post something from France. But, then I saw this. No need. This can not be topped. Bad as bad gets.
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Cpl Brett Wagner
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I am going to have to wash my eyes with acid now.
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Not knocking the Greek Military, but this has to be one of the worst dress (ceremony) uniforms out there.
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MSG (Join to see) ....Scotty might not know
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LTC (Join to see) - I think the Swiss Guard at the Vatican wear this uniform to throw off people. I understand that these boys are some of the baddest military units around.
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Cpl Brett Wagner
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I have heard that about the Swiss Guards also but how tough to you have to be to protect the pope and where were they when JP2 got shot.
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I say bring back the M1898 Tunics...simple, sharp, works for all services (well, ok...the Marines added some nice touches)

http://uniform-reference.net/insignia/usn/usn_ww1_service_chevron.html

For our wedding, my wife (a professional seamstress) wanted a "Historical" theme-the early 20th century. She also wanted me in uniform. I explained that my SDBs were only relevant to the period around 1930 on. She did some research, and after locating an original Navy version of the M189 tunic in a museum, made a correct pattern copy based on my rank and record, relevant to 1898 regulations. The result was pretty stunning to say the least.

(For the observant)-The regulations around the 1890s prescribed "service chevrons" for officers representing periods of overseas deployment. Rank was featured both on the sleeve and collar for the Navy, while the Army used collar rank with branch (CAV, Artillery, Infantry) insignia. The Navy used a silver anchor for "line" officers. She was even able to source original period mohair trim used in the originals as "New Old Stock", and used official US Navy trim braid for the sleeve ranks. I had the collar ranks re-created by a professional embroidery company.
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CSM Charles Hayden
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LCDR (Join to see) Wow! What a woman! All of RP will be impressed when they read the story.
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CSM Hayden-She's an amazing lady-I'm a blessed man to say the least.
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