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Frau-Riefenstahl — Rip Van Winkle - uniform progress
Published: 2013-02-22 18:09:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 2086; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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Progress so far on my Rip Van Winkle uniform from Hellsing: The Dawn OVA-------------------------
-All I have left is:
wig glasses musket boots (ordered; haven't arrived yet) vampire fangs (ordered; haven't arrived yet) replacement hook for belt D-ring hooks for y-straps + belt-->NOTE: I have my pants and Iron Cross; they're just not pictured in this photo
I can't wait for you guys to see the finished product! I have a feeling this is gonna turn out awesome!
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Very nice to see such attention to historical detail in your cosplay. But I should note that Rip can not serve in 1. Panzer-Division "LSAH". Rip van Winkle doesn't meet the standard of the true Aryan. At most she could serve in 2. Panzer-Division "Das Reich" or 3. Panzer-Division "Totenkopf". If we accept the fact that Rip is Gebirgsjäger when she could serve in 7.SS-Freiwilligen Gebirgs Division «Prinz Eugen». But the soldiers of this division had a rune "Odal" on the right lapel.
Sorry for the criticism, but a serious thing requires a serious approach.
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I thank you for the critique. It just seems as of late there's much, much debate on her unit and what she would serve in. I've seen so much variation with the fictional aspect of it that it seems as if there's really not a true specific way to tell, to be honest with you.
It's all fine. Believe me, I've known people who forced me to shut down my other account because they were incredibly harsh and judgmental...
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In any case I will wait for the completion of your cosplay. Good luck!
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Thank you! 
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we want to see you in this uniform. Can't wait. Keep uo the good work.
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Was Rip a Gebirgsjäger? Because the edelweiß which is the flower on the side of the service cap was only worn by Mountain Troops...... also the cuff title wouldn't be worn by a member of special forces, that Cufftitle is for the 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH)... The rank is also properly called SS Untersturmführer not Luetnant. Also I got here by searching German Landsknecht Musketeer. XD
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There are photos of her with the Edelweiß pin on her garrison cap, which I didn't know she had until later, so I did have some updating to do. It was after I put the cuff title on, so until I can afford the right one, I have to let it be for now.
lol
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Meh I WWII Reenact honestly I would never destroy any sort of uniform with the Intention of Cosplay....buy some cheap Chinese shit if you want to do that. No need to spend too much money. Ebay or Hessian Antique is a good route to go. Jack boots suck anyways, get low boots and gaiters, Low Boots were the most common boots of the Heer.
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I do collect uniforms and such, so if I'm going to do a cosplay with a character I enjoy, I'm going to do it right. Why waste money in cheap shit? It's still a nice piece to have in my collection anyways.
Well, I just boned on purchasing a pair of boots anyways. They fit size wise, but they're too small. I can't even fit my heel in the back. It tore as soon as I tried fitting my foot in there. They ripped in the back because I couldn't fit my heel in there. Idk if that has to do with them being women's shoes, but my foot fits the shoe size...so I don't know what happened with them. At this point, I'm willing to spend the money to get the right damn pair...
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Also if they're true german jack boots or low boots they should be brown leather, your suppose to polish them black.
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Ja, this I do know.~
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That I'm a sexy bastard? Danke
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Also thats a rather Nice M36 tunic...... also make sure the Jack Boots have hobnails, not rubber, rubber is post war. Hobnails are the way to go.
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K. Rosche with the midwest OKW unit here. 
But, it's only personal preference, right? We're all different. I hate that shitty chinese shit being used for cosplay, because of the attitude associated with it. So, why not just be a little more passionate? 
Sorry, I tend to rant when it comes to WWII history and reenactment!
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thank you! 
I would purchase them, but again, my funds limit me from spending lots and lots of money on jack boots. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have some, but for now, I purchased some East German Army NVA dress boots. I wish I could make more money for all this, but I'm just now getting started out, so when I have more knowledge (and a bigger paycheck!) you bet your bottom dollar I will invest in more accurate pieces.
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Swell tunic and accessories! I will like to see the finished cosplay.
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Yes, well, Rip was a lieutenant for the Waffen-SS division during WWII.
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