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The Bulletin Board page is a place for members to receive the latest news about the unit and events.  Unit members should always check here when viewing the site for news and updates.
 
If you need new chasseur buttons for your overcoat, contact Tim Arey.  He's had them cast specifically for our unit.  His email address is listed below in the sutler section. 
 
 
 
 
 

Announcements:
 
Chasseur tunics and trousers are available for order.  Contact me for further details and a sizing guide. 
 
 
SITE UPDATE:
 
The bunker is complete and ready to occupy.  The kitchen is nearly complete.  All brush has been removed from our front and the German front across from our lines.  We need to do some much needed trench repairs at this event. 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Many thanks to chasseur Gregg Dubois for providing new photos and illustrations for the unit website.  Gregg collects photos of French soldiers from the period and generously donated these images to share with us.
 
 
 
 

SUTLER'S LIST
 
This list contains those sutlers who's products are known and accepted for use by this unit.  Before buying products for ANY impression ASK the unit commander for his list of recommended sutlers and products. 
 
 
 

*NEW VENDOR *
 
"Le Grenier du Biffin" (France) sells Adrian helmet plates for many impressions.  Contact Didier Esnault   http://legrenierdubiffin.jimdo.com
 
"Nice Collection" (France) Makers of a variety of high quality accessories, insignia, canteen parts and helmet parts.  Contact Eric Rosset - the website address is -    http://www.nicecollection.fr
 
"Puteaux Arsenal"  John Wallwork / Andy Harrell.  Makers of high quality French equipment and field gear. 
NEW - reproducing BLANKS in 8mm Lebel, 8mm pistol, .32 auto, 9mm, .45 and .38 pistol.
Contact John at vandy37ems@yahoo.com.
 
 
 
"Great War Militaria" Rick Keller produces superior quality reproduction French Horizon Blue uniforms.  They also have a huge stock of original and collector items for all nationalities.  www.greatwar.com
 
"Time Line Clothiers" is making sets of the French issue shirt, underwear, waist wrap and sleeping cap for an unbeatable price.  They can also make excellent quality uniform parts in Horizon Blue.  Matt's kepis are the BEST in the world.  Contact Matt at tommyatkins1902@hotmail.com
 
 
Tim Arey has Chasseur hunting horn buttons available now.  Email Tim at wwii_footlocker@yahoo.com   to get your set.
 
 
"Steve Fisher Reproductions" various high quality items of French field gear (M2 gas masks that don't fall apart, bread bags, cloth helmet covers, etc).   captrooper1@aol.com
 
 

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