Aussie source for Bag and Boots

falconau · Post by **falconau** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:58 pm

Guys,
There's a good site in Sydney, Australia, selling replica WW1 uniforms and accessories.
Have a look at the bag and boots he's selling on the following links.
Bag on bottom of page at: http://www.lawranceordnance.com/new/equ ... ction.html

Boots about half way down page at: http://www.lawranceordnance.com/new/uni ... repro.html

The boots are a raw finish and should stain up nicely to the right color.

All the items sold by Lawrance Ordnance are top quality.

If you're interested in any of this gear send James an email. He's a helpful guy and won't rip you off for postage.

John

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:29 pm

Hey John, I like those boots..have you bought them already? I'd like to see other pictures of them though. They seem a bit taller than a regular 6" work boot. Got any pictures?

Doug C

Baggers · Post by **Baggers** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:41 pm

Also, do they have any hardware such as heel irons and toe plates mounted on them? I'm looking for an alternative pair of period boots, but if they come with hob nails and/or plates already installed that might be a deal killer.

Cheers!

Dre · Post by **Dre** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:15 pm

if only there was an aussie source for a leather strap

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:30 am

Dre;
I bet there is. Have you tried finding a saddle maker or such that can make one for you?

Regards,
Swindiana

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:36 am

Now THAT is an AWESOME piece of information Falconau!! That MKVI repro is THE BEST!! THANKS! and it should be even cheaper in U.S. dollars! (except for shipping)

have a great day!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:36 am

The bag repro currently converts to 19 bucks and some small change. I can't imagine shipping to the States would be too much, either. It looks like a great bag!

bink

Zach R. · Post by **Zach R.** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:15 pm

This is definitely going to be my next bag.

Baggers · Post by **Baggers** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:36 pm

Well, I just ordered one. I'll post a review and maybe take a stab at some pictures as soon as it gets here.

I also ordered a pair of the boots. I realise that they aren't technically an Indy related item, but I've been searching for a decent example of a period low boot that I could use as an alternative. In reply to my question concerning whether they had any kind of metalwork on the soles or heels, James at Lawrance Ordnance wrote that they didn't. He cited the obvious problem of scarring the heck out of wood floors by walking on them in hob nailed boots. On top of that, I can add that any polished floor surface turns into a skating rink! I'm really hoping that these work out. They look great in the picture on their web site, but my past experience with repro Commonwealth ammunition type boots has been underwhelming. Evidently it's extremely difficult to make a well made item that has a decent fit at an acceptable price.

We'll see what happens!

Cheers!

Merrick · Post by **Merrick** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:16 pm

That bag's a bargain! I wish I had known about that a couple years ago.

Good to see a resurgence in old and new Aussie members!