Uniforms and Equipment Guidelines


First and foremost, let it be stated openly that as a modern-day American organization, there are certain limitations and obstructions that will inevitably impede our progress on the path toward historical accuracy. Perhaps the greatest of these are the realities which face all unit members--that of time, lack of knowledge (mostly due to the language barrier), unavailability of certain original or reproduced items and limited finances. The last of these is probably the greatest obstacle for all reenactors wishing to expand and improve their kits. To one degree or another, all of these factors are somewhat beyond our control. With patience and proper research, however, these can eventually be overcome.

Putting together an accurate French infantryman kit is a difficult process. It is one that takes time (usually years) and money (usually a lot). Many of the items that are necessary for the impression can only be had by purchasing originals from the war. In the past, few sutlers reproduced French gear. Fortunately, the tide has begun to shift and today there are more sources available to the French Great War reenactor. While this development is overall very positive, this does not mean that all the items being reproduced are 100% correct. Thus, the 151e has established a list of approved sutlers that are acceptable to our high standards.

  • Attention! New recruits should contact unit command before making any uniform or equipment purchases.
  • At the present time approved sutlers include the following:

    • 1. Timeline Clothier (Matt Williamson)
    Reproduction uniforms, clothing, small equipment and personal items.
    2. Spiros Marinos and Robert Land
    Reproduction boots, small equipment and personal items.
    3. Michel Courcy
    Reproduction leather gear.
    4. Brett Johnson
    Reproduction leather gear and equipment.
    5. Dugout Militaria (Arnaud Leclere)
    Reproduction and original equipment, uniforms, leather gear, etc.
    6. No-Man's-Land-Militaria (Ken Niewiarowicz)
    Original equipment, personal items and helmets.
    7. Great War Militaria (Rick Keller)
    Reproduction and original uniforms, clothing, headgear, equipment.
    8. Marc Benedict
    Reproduction period eyewear.
    9. Steve Fisher
    Reproduction M2 gas masks and other small items.
    10. Pages 14-18
    Collar insignia.
    11. Prairie Flower Leather Co.
    Adrian helmet liners and chin straps.
    12. Gonzague Carpentier and Stephan le Foch
    Reproduction uniforms, headgear, equipment.

    Please see Vendor contact information page.

  • The approved sutlers list is by no means definitive. Yet while we always hope to see this list expanded upon, vendors must meet the unit's authenticity standards. New vendors must be cleared with the unit command before final approval.
  • Please note that our primary impression is that of a late-war French infantryman (1917-1918). For more specifics as to necessary and acceptable items please see the Gear page.

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