Yard Sale!

[blackjohn]

Ahoy,

I'm going to start with a caveat. Nothing here is pirate related. Yet. I'm hoping I don't have to dig that deep, but just in case, I posted it here. That being said...

I'm having a yard sale in order to fund my Vendel Invasion of England!

As some of you may know, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the group I started reenacting with (the Markland Medieval Mercenary Militia). It also marks my personal 30th anniversary of reenacting, as a member of Markland's group The Viking Horde. In order to be able to attend Markland's 40th anniversary event, I need new stuff. To be able to afford the new stuff I want, I think I'm going to have to sell some stuff that I haven't used lately.

For sale (at present)

1 size "medium" chainmail shirt, in fairly decent shape, butted steel links, with the quirk that somewhere a row was missed so that it has a bit of a dangling edge to it. Not really noticeable, nor does it affect the wear of it in any way.

Selling it for... $60

1 complete WWII British soldier's uniform, repro clothing, original webbing, assorted odds and ends like mess kit, flashlight, etc.

Make me an offer.

I don't want to, but if I have to, I will sell Old West stuff (can be used for Steampunk) and lastly, pirate stuff.

Regards,

John

[Tartan Jack]

What size is the WW2 uniform?

[blackjohn]

What size is the WW2 uniform?

Exact size, I'm not sure. I'll find out if you'd like. Approximate size would be "medium". I'd put it at about a men's size 42 or 44. DMS boots about size 10 US.

[blackjohn]

Gun and armor are spoken for... lots of interest in the clothing from other forums/venues... but I do have a spare copy of Osprey's book The Pirate Ship, 1660-1730 that I'd be willing to part with if anyone is interested.

[blackjohn]

On the outside chance anyone is interested, here's what I'm selling.

British Reconnaissance Corps Cap badge

Black Beret

Helmet (pre-war American?)

Helmet net x2

Demin Jacket (size 42)

Denim Trousers (size 36)

Ammo Boots (about US 10.5)

Lanyard, Dark Green

Small Pack (dated 1942?)

Large Pack (dated 1940)

Map Case

Web Belt (dated 1952, with braces dated '42 and '44)

Compass Case/Pistol Ammo Pouch? (dated 1940)

Water Bottle, wool cover and cork

Patrol Pouches (pair, both dated 1952)

Gaiters size 2 (dated 1952)

Gaiters size 3 (dated 1952)

Mess Tin (outer half not dated, labeled ML J, inner dated 1945)

Boyes Bandoleer (1943)

Enfield 303 Cleaning Kit w/ Metal box

Trouser Braces (repro)

Rain (Anti-gas?) Hood

Map Reading Flashlight (in box, with felt packaging material)

Bren Gun Pouch (1943)

Bren Gun Pouch (1940)

Web Belt (dated 1970)

Pistol Holster (no cleaning rod, 1955)

Reconnaissance Shoulder Patch (pair, repro)

Bandoleer with .303 blanks

Osprey Men-at-Arms 187 British Battle Insignia 2

Osprey Men-at-Arms 354 The British Army 1939-45 (I) North-west Europe

[blackjohn]

Ok, time to start selling pirate stuff. I'm going to start with the seldom used items, and hope I don't have to go too far into the stuff I really use.

But... I have an Adobe Acrobat Pro training class I must go to, and I haven't taken any pictures of stuff... soooooo... I'll be back later.

[blackjohn]

Hand sewn shelter-half/lean-to/tarp/ground cover/table cloth...

Made by Tom Apple, who also made many of the canvas objects for Master and Commander.

I don't recall ever using this. As far as I remember it has just sat around in a bin and been gawked at for the last 7 or so years.

That being said, somehow it managed to get splattered with something. Could be blood. Might be chocolate. Maybe it's both!

Dimensions - 2 yards by 3 yards.

Pics:

(folded in half)

It can be yours for the low, low price of $350.

Yeah, that might sound high. But look at the craftsmanship on this baby. You would be hard-pressed to find a better example.

[blackjohn]

Price reduced... the above tarp is now $275.