Dieselpunk + Steampunk Culture
Uniform
I need some advice on a dieselpunk uniform I'm trying to make. I figured if anyone would know the answer, it would be my brothers and sisters here.
I want to use Claude Rains Capt Louise Renault white uniform from Casablanca as a base to work from. However, there's a component that it has that I've seen on other uniforms before but I don't know what it's called. It's the strap that connects to the belt and goes over the right shoulder. I've included a screen shot of Rains here.
Can anyone provide me with the name? Also, do you know a good online retailer who might carry one for me to purchase?
Tags: Casablanca, uniforms
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Permalink Reply by Tome Wilson on -
It's called a Sam Browne belt. I've seen them around online, but none seemed reasonable in price. A few of our members make them by hand. Maybe they can hook you up.
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Permalink Reply by Larry on -
Thank you so much, Tome! After post I saw what you meant by price. However, it looks easy enough to make. I'm going to try my hand at it.
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Permalink Reply by Cap'n Tony on -
There's one for sale at the Marine Store in Quantico, VA, so perhaps try a military uniform shop or surplus store near you. That said, Tome's right; you can probably find a talented leatherworker to whip you up a custom for far cheaper.
Larry going military...never thought I'd see the day! Looking forward to the pics when they arrive!
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Permalink Reply by Oscar Otterson on -
Here's a site that has something very similar. Haven't ordered anything yet, but fixin' to very soon. I'll let you know how it goes.
http://www.soviet-power.com/product.php?cat=65&PHPSESSID=11e242...
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Permalink Reply by Larry on
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Thanks, Oscar. However, I've already made my own Sam Brown Belt by buying some inexpensive belts from a thrift store and then using my leather working tools.
My wonderful wife is sewing my jacket together. I hope to have it ready for next weekend when I go to All-Con.
Oscar Otterson said:Here's a site that has something very similar. Haven't ordered anything yet, but fixin' to very soon. I'll let you know how it goes.
http://www.soviet-power.com/product.php?cat=65&PHPSESSID=11e242...
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