WPG 1899 Army Uniform

Niederlander · July 02, 2020, 06:29:37 PM

Gentlemen, I just noticed What Price Glory now has the 1899 U.S. Army Khaki uniform. Looks good!

1961MJS · July 03, 2020, 12:00:02 AM

But today only in children's sizes. 36 and 38 Dangit.

Ah, just the SET is screwed up.

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Niederlander · July 03, 2020, 05:36:05 AM

Yep, noticed the same thing! They seem to have all sizes in the individual pieces.

Drydock · July 03, 2020, 09:55:22 PM

As my old uniforms seem to be shrinking, I went and ordered the new 1899. I ordered the tunic and pants separate to get the size I wanted. This evening I received an e-mail from WPG refunding the price difference from the set and the separate items.

A small thing, but nice.

Make sure you use the WPG link in the thread atop this page.

Niederlander · July 04, 2020, 05:47:45 PM

Those breeches look close enough to the 1912 Marine pattern that I'll probably have to get a pair for my Expansion Era uniform. Cool!

1961MJS · July 08, 2020, 05:57:21 PM

Hi

I just got my order. The size 48 blouse fits great, the size 40 breeches are fine around the waist, but are a slight bit low rise I guess. I'm never had THAT problem before. I'll probably order a second pair in 42, and get some Punitive Expedition breeches in the same size.

The Indiana Jones shirt is really nice.

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Drydock · July 10, 2020, 04:45:08 PM

Well, got my package from WPG today.

This may well be the best deal in a period uniform currently out there. Well made, excellent material, with shoulder tabs for all three branch's in the pockets. I don't know what formula they're using for inseam vs waist, but the pants they sent me were just right. I Like it! Works for both a Krag and a 1903.

I must say, use the measurement formula they give you EXACTLY as they say. I did it, then ordered one size larger, because previous experience with various suppliers has shown this to be prudent. But for this outfit it would have been better had I not. It looks fine, i've no intention of changing it, but i'll need suspenders for these pants, and if I'd ordered as I should I would not. This is a generously cut outfit, and I see now that the proper size would still have had plenty of room. IE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! Like your wife keeps telling you . . .

But I am well pleased, and consider this a great deal for the money.

Drydock · July 10, 2020, 04:50:32 PM

Also, the package deal now has all the sizes.

Drydock · July 11, 2020, 08:04:15 PM

Noticed something while setting up my suspenders on these pants. All the buttons appear to be a cast metal (Pewter?) with "U.S. Army" cast on the face of the button. No idea if that's historical, but it's a cool detail.

Silver Creek Slim · July 12, 2020, 06:32:19 PM

The US Model 1908 Cavalry Breeches I ordered from WPG have the same buttons.

Slim

1961MJS · July 13, 2020, 03:14:30 PM

Quote from: Drydock on July 11, 2020, 08:04:15 PM
Noticed something while setting up my suspenders on these pants. All the buttons appear to be a cast metal (Pewter?) with "U.S. Army" cast on the face of the button. No idea if that's historical, but it's a cool detail.

Hi Chuck

I don't remember seeing suspenders for the 1899 uniforms. What sort are we supposed to wear with the 1899's?

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Drydock · July 13, 2020, 03:21:49 PM

https://onlinemilitaria.net/products/6864-US-M1887-Trouser-Suspenders/

Niederlander · July 13, 2020, 03:33:07 PM

Chuck, M1887 suspenders were my guess, but I knew you would KNOW! Jerry Lee is pretty much the complete quartermaster anymore.

1961MJS · July 13, 2020, 08:05:52 PM

Quote from: Drydock on July 13, 2020, 03:21:49 PM
https://onlinemilitaria.net/products/6864-US-M1887-Trouser-Suspenders/

Good, I already have a pair of those.

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Silver Creek Slim · July 19, 2020, 07:53:24 AM

I just ordered one, too.

Slim

Silver Creek Slim · July 27, 2020, 06:30:58 PM

Mine came the other day. Fits and looks good.

Slim

1961MJS · July 27, 2020, 07:24:03 PM

Hi, I also got the 1908 Cavalry pants to go with Coon Creek's Wild Bunch shirts. The leggings look sort of short to me, but they do fit.

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smoke · August 16, 2020, 09:18:41 PM

Quote from: Niederlander on July 04, 2020, 05:47:45 PM
Those breeches look close enough to the 1912 Marine pattern that I'll probably have to get a pair for my Expansion Era uniform. Cool!

If you have not ordered yet these might be better?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WR1D-38-pre-WW-1-USMC-Tan-High-Back-Trousers-Marine-High-Collar-Size-38/381934993989

Niederlander · August 17, 2020, 06:52:42 AM

Interesting! I had no idea anyone was making such a thing. I'll still probably go with the breeches since officers wore them, but I'll have to look at more of their stuff. Thanks!