A 'where to get stuff' guide for the re-enactor of the Spanish Civil War.

Introduction:

When La Columna started up back in 2000 it was quite a daunting task to uniform and equip the group: as far as we knew we were the only group portraying the Spanish Civil War (SCW) and so there were no specific retailers selling goods geared toward the SCW re enactor.

A lot has happened since then; we have made contact with fellow re-enactors around the world (who seemed equally daunted by the lack of suppliers), we have discovered there are some suppliers who now make SCW items and we have discovered where to get bits that are suitable for a SCW impression even if not specifically made for it.

Below are some links and tips to help those who want to create a SCW impression and might not know where to start looking.

I am always looking for new suppliers and leads on good SCW stuff so if you know of any please email me at buyersguide@lacolumna.org.uk

James, La Columna

Also for those wishing to portray a British civilian impression for 'Aid Spain' events see:

WHERE TO GET CIVILIAN CLOTHING FOR A 1930s IMPRESSION

Suppliers of Uniforms and Equipment suitable for Spanish Civil War reenactment

Manufacturers of SCW Specific Items

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Where to get a beret

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Where to get Alpagartas

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Uniformes Militares , USA

Spanish Civil War reproduction clothing

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Pattern and manufacturer of Capote Mantas

FREE patterns of three types of capote mantas for anyone who wants them

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WWII Paperwork, UK

Reproduction Spanish Civil War Paperwork

Bemidji Woolen Mills, USA

"Paul Bunyan" Lumberjack Shirt

78N Hob Nail boots

268D Hill Boots

78 Tan Waxy Leather Sole Boot

78 Tug Of War Boots

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Various Suppliers - UK and Germany

Leather jackets suitable for the SCW reenactor

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Costume Store, UK

1930's style underwear - Vests, Long Johns and more!

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Civil War Boots, USA

Reproduction Great War French Model 1912/16 Army Boots, Italian M1912 boots, plus more Great War era boots.. these guys come highly recommended by Great War re-enactors

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AIF Quartermasters, USA

Reproduction Great War French Model 1912/16 Army Boots but they are discontinued so get while they last!

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What Price Glory, USA

Reproduction Leather Jerkins

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Schipperfabrik, USA

Reproduction Great War French and US clothing and equipment

Other Suppliers:

• Socialist Productions - Produce International Brigade T-shirts and badges

• Arts Not Dead - Suppliers of reproduction propaganda posters from the Spanish Civil War

• Artscape Galleries - Suppliers of reproduction propaganda posters from the Spanish Civil War

• Reenactorstuff.com - An online auction site for re enactors.

• Abbey Tents - Suppliers of white bell tents that are very similar to Spanish Army tents of the era.