Building a WWII Captain America Uniform

Hey all my name is Lance and Im way new at this. But here goes. I put together a WWII Cap uniform for the Dallas Comic-con and will continue to upgrade it as I go. First off I used a LOT of my own stuff. Being a former U.S. Army Paratrooper I have stuff.

First I started with a WWII steel pot and liner.




Then I moved onto my sheild. Well that old stop sign in the carport aint doing no good So got a plasma torch out and some grinders. TADA!!

For the pants I used plain desert tan BDU pants. Ill order me a set of actual WWII Paratrooper pants soon. I also has a pair of brand new never used leggings and used my jump boots from my Army days. I know they arnt brown but I cant aford a pair of Brown Cockrin ones.

For my belt I used a M1 Garand ammo belt with an H harnes. With Canteen, First Aid pouch, and Brown Leather 45 holster ond 45.

As for the top I used an M42 Paratrooper Jacket With Officer crossed rifles and captains bars.

Here was the finished product. I know it aint the best but it did make the cover of the Dallas News paper. The first one is me and the wife and the second some random pretty blonde that wanted a pic with me. Hope yall enjoy it. Any help would be wanted. Thanks!!

Lance, going "Genuine" GI on June 6th is perfect.
Better use of your old TA-50 as opposed to ending up in a surplus store.

Pretty sweet! I especially love the shield.

Thanks all. Im really proud of it too.