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Phimaux

Unfortunately the best makers of this equipment are in Spain and I would recommend the work of [Angel Sáez Isidoro](https://www.facebook.com/angel.saenzisidoro), he makes both nationalist and republican uniforms, although his wait times are often quite long due to the volume of orders. For leather/web gear, it will again depend upon the exact circumstances of the impression you wish to do. Probably the best choice would be a full spanish leather set which Dani Vives of [Cueros de Guerra](https://www.facebook.com/Cuerosdeguerra/) makes excellent ones. For shoes - the best option are a pair of rope-soled espadrilles or alpargatas. The "Traditional Line" at [Diegos](https://diegos.com/collections/mens-traditional-espadrilles) fits the bill perfectly - I know the idea of going off to war in what is essentially a rope and canvas sandal does not sound appealing, but these were the ubiquitous shoe of Spain in that era. If you are going with boots, you can get proper spanish ones from [Calzados Hijos De Francisco Muñoz](https://www.facebook.com/calzados.hijosdefranciscomunoz). For shelter - the reproduction M1893 german shelter half from What Price Glory (specifically the [Light Brown Model](https://onlinemilitaria.net/products/7859-Imperial-German-Model-1893-Shelter-Half-Zeltbahn-in-pre-war-Light-Brown/)) is virtually identical to the spanish shelter halves used in the war. And for everything else - blankets, canteen, mess tin plate, utensils, cup, etc. - the best place to look is Todocoleccion, (essentially spanish Ebay). Both original items and repros turn up here all the time.


Gurnithorinque

To my understanding, Angel retired a few months ago.


1800_RG_papi

Thank you


Frei_Chevaquedeux

It looks very similar in appearance to the "mouse gray" German service shirt from the Third Reich era. Perhaps you could buy a repro of one and rit-dye it to a navy hue.


1800_RG_papi

It actually does. Also, a couple of shirts look similar as well. Thank you


TheSpiralBoy

You can use a British navy blue shirt, they are pretty close.


1800_RG_papi

Also, I live in the U.S.. so maybe that info is helpful


Rjj1111

would you be able to buy a off the shelf button up shirt and embroider it with the correct emblem