Very well said!
Eventhough I am no re-enactor - just a researcher and collector - I can tell you it is advisable to look at wartime photos first if you want to do a really convincing combat re-enactment.
Take one of several photos and try to build your kit around them.
There are several re-enactment associations who have their own website.
You can e-mail them and ask information or look the necessary information up on their site.
Erwin
Thank you Erwin,
I agree with you regarding wartime photos.
One thing we have noticed when researching using photo's found in books, etc. do not trust colour photo's or prints, they are not always accurate. Many times we have noticed incorrect colours of kit, incorect allocation of kit, etc.
Also some prints may not be 100% accurate as they may include, in some form or another, some artistic impression of what they believe to be correct.
If you have the chance to take pictures of kit on display, take as many as possible and talk to the owner, make notes, they will be pleased that you are showing an interest and will, most of the time, give good advice.
You raised a good point regarding re-enactment associations, they are also a good source of information and most offer advice freely.
Always ask before buying!
Pvt Puddles.