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Our reproductions have been featured internationally in all the major and most prestigious history, reenacting and militaria magazines such as: Armchair General (USA), Skirmish (UK), Armourer (UK), Broadsword (Australia), Militaria (France), Rivivere (Italy).
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Original Message -----
From: Reza Karamloo
To: ifg
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:05 AM
Subject: Re: napoleon greatcoat
Hi Salvatore,
I just got the coat and what can I say except beautiful... magnificent. It is
truly a pleasure to look at and have the coat. Thank you for all your hard
work and attention to detail. It has been truly an honor to know you and have a
piece of your work. I will wear it with great pride (it fits beautifully)! I
hope we can work together again in the near future. Thanks for putting up with
me :)
your friend from across the ocean,
Reza Karamloo
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Studio Grilli
To: 'ifg'
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:32 PM
Subject: Uniforme
Carissimo Vasta,
non so davvero come ringraziarLa per la Sua squisita professionalità che ci ha
permesso, seppure non nella giornata di sabato, di completare la ripresa delle
scene nelle quali la divisa era indispensabile.
E’ raro davvero trovare una tale disponibilità, soprattutto considerando il
fatto che l’ordinazione non era poi di così elevata entità, e per questa
ragione mi sento in dovere di esprimere un sincero ringraziamento per quanto ha
fatto.
Mi dispiace solo del mio impegno improvviso per sabato mattina che mi ha
impedito di incontrarLa, ma la necessità di modificare il programma delle
riprese mi ha costretto a partire per una locations in modo da utilizzarla
anticipatamente a quanto era previsto ed avere quindi a disposizione la domenica
per i ciak posticipati.
Mi permetto di inviare con altre e-mail, due foto scattate sul set dove potrà
verificare la qualità del Suo materiale e sincerarsi del buon uso fatto (perdoni
l’errore circa l’apposizione delle mostrine sul bavero della giacca ma me ne
sono accorto solo dopo lo scatto).
Giancarlo Grilli
(Italy)
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Original Message -----
From: Lauren Miller
To: ifg
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: order update
Hi Salvatore,
Thank you so much for going to all that trouble! It paid off, because we
received the package this morning and the hats look beautiful! You really do
excellent work and we appreciate everything you've done for us.
Thanks again!
Lauren
(Asst. Costume Designer for "Mother Courage" starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline
a Shakespeare in the Park production at The Delacorte Theater, Central Park, New York City)
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From: 角田 俊晃
To: "ifg" <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:56 AM
Subject: inquiry
Hello Salvatore Vasta
On July 22nd, I received the belt/buckle and the Beretta holster which I
ordered. It was nice and accurate. I have been satisfied.
Best Regards,
Toshiaki Kakuta
(Japan)
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Original Message -----
From: Luca Bellosi
To: "ifg" <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:27 PM
Subject: ringraziamenti
Buon pomeriggio Sig Vasta,
non so come ringraziarla per il materiale ricevuto (pantaloni, guetres e spalline Napoleonici). La ringrazzio tantissimo a risentirci.
(Italy)
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From: LUIS GONZALEZ COMUNITEL
To: ifg
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: orden IFG terminado
Hola Salvatore:
Me ha llegado esta mañana tu envio, estoy muy contento con lo que me has
enviado, ahora estoy preparando un nuevo pedido con un uniforme completo.
Tambien queria saber si me puedes conseguir "carcano rifle sling".
(Spain)
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From: Major Paul Rosewitz
To: ifg
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: FW: RE: paypal downpayment
Sal,
I have the Napoleonic knapsack and it is beautiful. I will load it up and take a
couple of pictures in my kit later this weekend. I really like the hide. It has
a great color and texture. Thanks! I can't wait to get into the field with it.
I'll send some pictures soon,
Major Paul Rosewitz
(US Army, Germany)
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Original Message -----
From: Seth Bodie
To: <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:00 PM
Subject: In reply...
Sal, what can I say to you in reply but things happen for a reason, and that
your partnership in this project was not something that I can regard as just a
fluke or insignificant ... Your work and your professional merits
are beyond outstanding. What I received goes beyond just contracted work,
(and I hope that the money aspect of it became secondary to you as much as it
did to me.).
Care and attention to detail such as the kind you commit to your garments take
you to a level of craft that only the artisan truly can know or appreciate. A
rare thing in a global society that is forever pursuing a certain mundane-ness,
and dulling down of thought and creativity. I have no doubt that we'll be
united again in some endeavor, and until that time, keep yourself and your
family safe and healthy. May your work continue to prosper and flourish.
Look forward to the next.
"Soave sia il vento,
Tranquilla sia l'onda,
Ed ogni elemento
Benigno risponda
Ai nostri/vostri desir."
Yours,
Seth Bodie
Costume Designer "Così fan Tutte"
New
England Conservatory Opera Theater, Boston
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Brad Phillips
To: <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 8:54 PM
Subject: ammo rig arrived
Hi Sal,
The ammo rig arrived today and will fit perfectly and looks great. with any luck I can borrow my buddy and his digital camera and he can take some pix of me suited up a la 29th SS Waffen Grenadier. I still need to peice together a helmet cover from what I have assembled, but you will see everything together as will I for the first time.
Ducit Amor Patriae!
Brad
(USA)
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From: M Gouttebaron
To: ifg
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: -- Demande de renseignements --
Bonjour,
je tenais à vous dire que ces articles sont vraiment d'un qualité
exceptionnelle, ils sont parfaits et tout à fait magnifique comme d'habitude,
ebcore merci pour tous, le reste de ma commande devrait me ravir.... merci
beaucoup pour cette qualité de service.
M GOUTTEBARON Sylvain
(France)
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From: Tony Lebda
To: ifg
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 1:04 AM
Subject: Re: order update
Sal,
received the box today and couldn't be more happy. Stuff looks great and feels
great! Can't wait to get and try on the uniform!
Thanks Sal!
Tony
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Brad Phillips
To: <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:52 PM
Subject: Helmet!
Hi Salvatore,
The helmet arrived today and it looks great! And it fits!, all parts
new-repro or professionally refinished! I'll send you a pic of me in full
regalia once the Ammo Rig arrives so I can suit up and strike a dramatic pose
for the lense!
Ciao for now!
Brad
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: M. Gouttebaron
To: ifg
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: -- Demande de renseignements --
Bonjour,
ce jour, je viens de recevoir le casque Italien, il est magnifique, sensationel,
superbe,....... merci beaucoup... dans cet envoi je croyais recevoir
l'article E3, ceinturon cartouchière, il n'y est pas, pouvez vous me renseigner.
merci
très cordialement
M GOUTTEBARON SYLVAIN
(France)
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From: Russell Rapisarda
To: 'ifg'
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:23 AM
Subject: Italian Helmet
Hi Salvatore,
I just wanted to let you know that the helmet arrived safely today. It looks
great! It is a perfect fit and I really like how the Artillery stencil turned
out. Excellent job. Keep up the good work.
Ciao
Russell
(Australia)
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Original Message -----
From: Peter Geyer
To: "Salvatore Vasta" <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 6:27 PM
Subject: Helmet
Hey Sal,
Just wanted to let you know, the helmet arrived today. It looks great!
This fills in a big gap in my collection. Thanks for all your help.
Take care,
Peter
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Jan Desimpelaere
To: ifg
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: order H4 BLACK fez
Hello Salvatore,
I just received this morning the Italian Black Fez cap and
the quality is superb and above anything else, this is real fine craftmanship !
Thank you so much for this fine item, it really fits perfectly !
I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year and see you again ,
Ciao from Belgium,
Jan
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From: umberto lazzeri
To: <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: info bustina
Grande Sig. Vasta , e' arrivata .
Ottimo lavoro " sofferto " ma come dicevamo e valsa la pena .
Le sto' scrivendo indossando la bustina e' bellissima , perfetta ,ora sono
contento il Vs. lavoro e' stato stupendo.
Rinnovo gli auguri di buone feste
Lazzeri Umberto
(Italy)
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From: jerome faure
To: ifg
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: about completition's order
Hi Salvatore,
I've just received the para pants. Another great repro....A quite long but fits
wonderful in jump boots!
Thanks a lot for this piece.
Regards,
Jerome
(France)
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From: M Gouttebaron
To: ifg
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: demande de renseignements
Bonjour, je viens de recevoir le chapeau d'Alpini, il s'agit d'un très bel objet et de bonne confection, félicitation et bravo...
M GOUTTEBARON
(France)
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From: Russell Rapisarda
To: 'ifg'
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:46 PM
Subject: Bustina
Ciao Salvatore,
I hope you have arrived back in Italy safely.
I just wanted to say thanks for the Bustina. It arrived today. It looks
fantastic!! It is a perfect fit.
Talk to you soon you when you have settled in.
Regards
Russell
(Australia)
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Original Message -----
From: William Bennett
To: ifg
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: Order Received
Hello Salvatore,
Just wanted to let you know that the bustina and puttees arrived this
morning. I am very well pleased with the result - especially the
embroidery on the bustina. I'm looking forward to the balance of the
order.
Please let me know when your child is born.
Cheers,
Bill Bennett
(USA)
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From: Holland, Donald R NAB02
To: svasta05
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 1:13 PM
Subject: Hat Critique
Mr. Vasta,
Hats arrived and they are beautifully made. Fit is a bit snug on the M42
(better snug than loose, and it will stretch per my experience) and perfect on
the M35. Thanks for your customer service through your move and
business trauma. Am looking at other Italian hat options for the future
since I now know your sizing is accurate and quality excellent. Thanks
again!
Don Holland
(USA)
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From: lurry barris
To: ifg
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: package arrived
Hi Sal,
Just to let you know that the package arrived this morning - grazie tanto - with
regards to your earlier
reply (two below) yes, buon appetito! Great gear Sal, I love it!
Saluti
Corrado Azzariti
(UK)
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From: Jerry Filson
To: svasta05
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: A-H kappe order
Sal --
Just got the kappes -- and they are exquisite. Every bit as well-done as I had
hoped. Don't know which I like best -- but they both beat the lame version I got
from "someone else". The stampings add so much to the authenticity and
the weight of the wool appears to be right on. You even included the vents
behind the korkades. The leaf is great touch -- I have an eidelweiss set aside
for the other one. Plus a repro 'tinnie' waits each.
Thanks -- it was well worth the wait.
Jerry Filson
(USA)
(Postscript)
Regarding
the kappes. Now that I’ve had them a week or so and studied them a bit,
comparing them with photos — and I’m pretty sure I have virtually everything
currently in print regarding Austrian uniforms [have you found out anything
about that out-of-print uniform book on your website you said you’d check
into?], I’m very impressed with the fidelity and flawless authenticity of your
work.
I also have a kappe from the only other U.S. source for Austrian uniforms. The
difference in color and weight of the wool and quality of construction is
blatantly apparent. The other kappe also lacks the wealth of detail such as
depot and inspection stampings, the original King Franz Joseph and King Karl
korkades — and even the two twine loops behind the neck curtain for holding a
Jaeger leaf — the leaf was also included!
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Original Message -----
From: Robert Lawrence
To: "IFG" <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: camiciotto
Good
Afternoon,Salvatore: The camiciotto arrived in today's mail and
luckily I was home to receive and sign for it. You sure had it wrapped well and
it came in mint condition. What a beautiful reproduction and is exactly
how this fading memory remembers those that I saw on Italian POW"S that I
came in contact with. The dark sand color seemed a bit strange to me , and
the belt was even darker. However the belts were always much darker due to the
fact that they were usually much less exposed to the hot desert sun because the
Italian Enlisted man usually had the leather gray-green Belt over it with
several pieces of equipment connected to it until such gear was discarded when
they became prisoners of the Allies. The same was true of the Africa Korps
troops uniform and Pith Helmet which was an olive-Green when new but after a lot
of exposure to the sun bleached out to a light sand color. I'm
thrilled with the accurate and top quality work that you did and I thank you for
the effort.
So please keep in touch, and again thanks for the shipment which was definitely
well worth waiting for.
Take care of youself and your developing family.
Bob Lawrence
Vet. 7/3rd US Inf. Div.
(USA)
----- Original Message -----
From: Massimiliano Scarpa
To: "ifg" <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 3:40 PM
Subject: ringraziamenti
Salve Sig. Vasta, … Ho ricevuto ancora il mese scorso le mostrine ed il fregio
da me ordinato e devo dire di essere rimasto molto soddisfatto del Vostro
lavoro, Le avrò anche sofferte per averle ma alla fine ne è valsa la pena, la
ringrazio ancora per l'ottimo lavoro svolto, continuate così.
Massimiliano Scarpa
(Italy)
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrea
To: ifg@italianfront.com
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 6:30 PM
Subject: kappe
Salve,
Il Kappe é arrivato puntualmente questa mattina.
E' un bell'oggetto che fa la sua ottima figura su di una tenuta.
Grazie ancora per la sua disponibilità e puntualità.
Cordialmente.
Andrea Russo
(Italy)
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerome FAURE
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: Package delivery today
Hi Salvatore,
The tunic has arrived at the end of the week. Splendid work but it is a little small around the shoulders and armpits...I know it's not easy to work with only written measurement.
Nevertheless, the wool and the cut are very very impressives! Thanks a lot!
Best regards,
Jerome.
(France)
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From: Jerome FAURE
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: Package delivery today
Hello Salvatore,
Thanks a lot for your long and accurate email. I keep the tunic like that in
order to have this authentic look. I have checked an original m40 tunic I have
to compare, and you're right about the cut. It should be a "crime"
considering your work to change this detail.
Thanks again,
Best regards,
Jerome
(France)
----- Original Message -----
From: Yannis Lalis
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:40 PM
Subject: Got it!!!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeehhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!
(age old tratitional cry) :-P
Sal,
got the helmet & fez juuuust now!!!
I love them, man!!! They look good!!!!
Fit is perfect, especially the helmet!!!
... Take care amico!!
Yannis
(Greece)
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From: Harald Sorger
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:39 AM
Subject: the eagle has landed
Dear Mr. Vasta,
Helmet arrived yesterday, 10th Jan. I am very happy now and I am also happy that
you have sent size 58, fits perfect. Qualitiy is of a high standard.
Thank you again and all the best.
Harald Sorger
(Austria)
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Dudgeon
To: ifg@italianfront.com
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 11:31 AM
Subject: Kappe
Salvatore,
Delighted with Austro-Hungarian Kappe. Everything perfect, and workmanship outstanding. Well worth the money. I would be happy to recommend your company to any enthusiast. Best wishes for the future.
Charles Dudgeon
(Scotland)
----- Original Message -----
From: John Roman
To: ifg@italianfront.com
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: order
Salvatore: I am happy to report to you that my order arrived without incident on Wednesday, Nov 23!!! I am extremely impressed with your workmanship. Both the cap and tunic are everything I thought they would be and more. Is there suppose to be some type of inscription on the cap rosette? ie FJ? I look forward to contacting you in the future with some order requests.
Many thanks --it was well worth the wait--
JOHN
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Rich DeNicola
To: IFG
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 2:55 AM
Subject: Re: order shipped
Hi Salvatore, I received my package yesterday and as expected, I couldn't be
more happy. The only difference to the real thing is that it is new.
Thanks again for everything,
Rich
(USA)
October 10, 2004
I was privileged recent to watch the crew from IFG sew up my tunic. I was amazed to see the attention to detail. The pattern was made from an original tunic taken apart literally stitch by stitch. The hidden details are amazing. The repro has the same cotton waste shoulder padding same as the originals (no poly wadding). It is this attention to detail that is outstanding. The fit is superb. I took the repro to the Alpini museum in Trento, and it matched the colour range in their collection.
Anthony
Miller
(Australia)
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From: Nicholas Reynolds
To: IFG
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: ifg order
Hi Salvatore,
Uniform arrived the other day but I haven't had time to sit down at my PC to let
you know. I must admit the quality is very good, typical Italian style!
Cheers,
Nick
(UK)
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Original Message -----
From: James Jaku
To: "IFG" <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:49 AM
Subject: RE: Pith Helmet
Hi Salvatore.
The pith helmet got here and it is great. Thank you again and let me know
if you come by any GdF metal cap badges of the same era.
Ciao for now, Regards
James.
(Australia)
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From: Денис Тарас
To: Italian Front
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: Order of M91 ammo rig
Hi,
Salvatore
From the first lines of the letter I want to express you the huge gratitude. You
are doing real and honor business. The Ammo rig was appreciated by all my
friends and reenactors colleagues. Besides I am very impressed with that
you sent me even more, than I expected (I did not expect such rare version of
bayonet frog). I still would like to order tactical bag (any variant:
ex-gas mask bag М33 or М35, or tactical bag М39). Can I order
and pay it? Is available at you italian mess kit (with drinking cup)? How
much it cost?
As far as I understand you seriously engaged in military-historical reenacting.
What clubs? What sorts of armies, departments etc.? In our country (I
think in all territory of former Soviet Union) except for me nobody is engaged
in reconstruction of the WWII Italian army.
Good Luck!
Denis Taras
(Belorussia)
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From: Jerome FAURE
To: IFG
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: message from mr Vasta
Hello Salvatore,
Here is the link for the french website with post about IFG (this site is the
most visited in France):
http://www.abcollection.com/fr/identification/annonce/annonce.php?IA=116743&NumPage=2&enprovenancede=lastads
"Salut!
Je vous signale un site de très bonne qualité géré par Salvatore Vasta qui réalise
des copies de TRES grande qualité de materiel et uniformes italiens WWII mais
aussi des brodequins allemands et des uniformes WWI. Il vend aussi des livres et
revues vraiment superbes. Salvatore fait des promos et des prix sur les
ensembles.
N'hesitez pas!"
Sincerly,
Jerome Faure
(France)
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From: Gregg DuBois
To: ifg@italianfront.com
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: Carabinieri DuBois...Received the order today!!
Received my new repro tropical camiciotto sahariano tunic and wool bustina today
from Salvatore at Italian Front. They are both fantastic! Very good
quality material and workmanship, fit perfectly and the repro Carabinieri
insignia are top notch! This is my second order with this vendor and both
transactions have been great! They have gone out of their way to get
"What I wanted - When I wanted it." No request seems to be
beyond their abilities.
Gregg DuBois
Stockton, CA
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: b finchum
To: ifg@italianfront.com
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:59 PM
Subject: RE: Order for Brad Finchum
Salvatore,
The bustina just arrived. Looks great , fits great! Thanks again for all
your efforts!
GRAZIE!
Brad Finchum
(USA)
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From: Danilo Pallottini
To: IFG
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 8:18 PM
Subject: fregio e mostrine parà
Sig. Vasta salve, sono Pallottini e volevo comunicarle che oggi ricevuto le
mostrine ed il fregio parà, sono davvero belli.
La ringrazio e la saluto cordialmente.
Danilo Pallottini
(Italy)
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From: david hudson
To: IFG
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 4:35 PM
Subject: Order received
Salvatore
Hello, just wanted to say hello and hope all is well on your end. The two M39
shirts arrived this week. Very nice work and the new size is perfect. I really
like the detail on the Capt. insignia. I may order a few wool M42 caps with rank
insignia after seeing the great quality! Also thanks for the airmail option,
really appreciate it my friend. I look forward to more business. Take care and
have a great week.
Regards,
David Hudson
(USA)
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From: andrea masi
To: <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:11 AM
Subject: Ciao
Ciao Salvatore ho ricevuto l'ordine.
Sono senza parole .
Tutto bellissimo e perfetto.
Aspettando il resto ti invio un grosso saluto.
Ciao Andrea
ps.Ti invierò le foto
(Italy)
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Original Message -----
From: Simon Wenham
To: <ifg@italianfront.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: IFG order update
Dear Salvatore
I have received the badges and waterbottle this morning, both parcel and letter.
I see what you mean about the dent in the waterbottle! That is of no
consequence as it is in good condition and I will make a new cover for it later
next year.
The badges are excellent and I cannot wait to sew them on my smock. I will post
to you on Friday a photocopy of the jacket that I have in mind.
I wish you and your company a happy new year.
Yours sincerely,
Simon
(Great Britain)
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From: ANTHONY SERGIO
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 7:23 AM
Subject: It has arrived.....
Salvatore,
Want to let you know that the uniform arrived Saturday and it is phenomenal!!
The quality of the wool is fantastic, the color is dead on, what else can I say
but Bravo!! ...
Thanks,
Anthony
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Terry Manning
To: IFG
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 11:20 PM
Subject: Re:
Dear Salvatore,
I received the parcel today with the items , I am delighted with them they
are great, thank you very much. I look forward to receiving the breeches
in due course (when they are ready of course).
Also could I have one of your catalogue, if you could send with breeches. Have
you any news on the Alpini hats. I wish you and your family, your staff
and their families a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.
Best regards,
Terry.
(Great Britain)
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Original Message -----
From: JOHN PITTELLI
To: IFG
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 2:56 AM
Subject: Re: order update
Dear Salvatore,
Everything arrived today. The cap fits perfectly and the goggles are
excellent. Molto grazie my friend.
Sincerely,
John Pittelli
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: Joseph Garofalo
To: ifg.coorte@virgilio.it
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: BUSTINA ORDER
Salvatore, I received the Bustina and it's great and thanks for the patch. ...I love your products and hope to purchase more in the future.
Thank You,
Gio Garofalo
(USA)
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Original Message -----
From: david hudson
To: IFG
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 7:10 PM
Subject: Order arrived
Hello Salvatore
I just received the two parcels today. All items fit perfect, very impressive
workmanship as well. The wait was very well worth it. I cannot wait to get more
great stuff from you in the future! I really like the airmail option, the
parcels took only two weeks to get here.
Regards,
David Hudson
(USA)
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From: Curt Swartley
To: IFG Publishing & Hobby
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 2:09 AM
Subject: Re: order
Thank you for my order, I love the pants. I will try to make another order soon.
Curt
(USA)
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From: Jason Wright
To: IFG Publishing & Hobby
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: Order
Salvatore,
The 2 shirts finally caught up with me in my travels, and I must say they are
absolutely beautiful.
Just a thought: if you could take the same pattern and replace the collar
with a "banded" collar, and make them out of the same nice linen
material, you would almost have an early war German service shirt, which no one
makes (at least none that are good). ...Either way, the market is here,
and you make wonderful stuff.
Thanks,
Jason
(USA)
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From: Corrado Azzariti
To: "IFG Publishing & Hobby" <ifg.coorte@italianfront.com>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: Order enquiry
Hi Salvatore,
Just a
follow-on from my last message - this is to let you know that the shirt has
already arrived this morning - many thanks and complimenti, we're talking rapid
postage and some pretty serious shirt action going on here! I hope it's
not long before we can do business again.
Ciao
Corrado
(Great Britain)
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From: Martin Cohen
To: ifg.coorte@virgilio.it
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 3:21 AM
Subject: Received Shipment
Dear Salvo:
I recommend your services very highly. I received the North African uniform, and
your workmanship and attention to historic detail are exceptional. It is
refreshing to find a business that deals with it's clients in a fair an
honorable way.
Yours
Truly,
Martin Cohen
Curator of a private Museum,
Collector or W.W.II Artifacts
(USA)
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From: Bob Lawrence
To: IFG Publishing & Hobby
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: Yes, the Package arrived safely yesterday, 11 July 03
Good Morning, Salvatori: Although the shipment did arrive yesterday I had to go
to the post office this morning to pick it up as no one was home then to receive
it. I am very happy with the items you sent. The Rosettes are beautiful and will
make the 2 pith helmets look complete after I mount them. More over, they look
exactly like the original on the one I shipped home from North Africa in 1943. I
also love the Sand Goggles and spare lenses with are almost mint and in better
condition than the ones I also sent home from Africa. The Mess kit cup is
exactly as I remember or have seen in books.
Again thanks for the first of my shipments.
Respectfully,
Bob Lawrence
(USA)
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From: tim garner
To: ifg.coorte@italianfront.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 7:43 PM
Subject: Bustina arrived
Dear Salvatore,
The bustina arrived today. Must be some mistake, I ordered a reproduction
and got a genuine one instead! Seriously the quality, fit is outstanding
as is the way you run your business. Will be in contact very soon to order the
coat.
Thanks,
Tim Garner
(Great Britain)
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From: Mike Vondrak
To: Salvatore Vasta <ifg.coorte@virgilio.it>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 3:10 AM
Subject: Re: helmet payment
Salvatore, I got the helmet, it looks great. Thank you so much,
Mike
(USA)
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From: Simon Wenham
To: <ifg.coorte@virgilio.it>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: M29 Leggings
Dear Salvatore
Thank you for your reply. I have received the leggings this morning and I
am very impressed with the quality and general realism of them. Thanks
also for including a catalogue and in a couple of months time I will purchase
some more items from you. ...
Yours sincerely,
Simon Wenham
(Great Britain)
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From: Myrtis Wilson
To: <ifg.coorte@virgilio.it>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: package delivered
Salvatore,
I got it today. Very good job on the helmet!!! The goggles are very nice too.
...Like I said before great job!!!!!!!!!!!!! How are the other items coming
along?
Wil
(USA)
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From: Curt Swartley
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 12:42 AM
Subject: got the hat to day.
I really like the bustina...I like the quick service you provide even 9 time
zones away. I look forward to the new stuff and prices on pages 10 and 11.
I will e-mail you when I send my next order, same as before euro-cash in reg.
mail. Next time I will order some clothes. Looking forward to my
next order..
thanks
Curt
(USA)
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From: Joseph Davis
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 5:52 PM
Subject: RE: Enquiry
Buongiorno Salvatore:
I just wanted to let you know that I received the MVSN helmet this weekend and
am very satisfied. The workmanship is excellent. I located the
roundel and crown on the reverse side of the liner that you mentioned, and also
noticed some other small details... Once again, I am very pleased with the
helmet.
Grazie, i ciao,
Joseph
(USA)
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From: Michael Colihan
To:
<ifg.coorte@virgilio.it>
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 3:05 AM
Subject: some uniforms
Greetings Sal, I really like the berettos and I'd like to order some other things. I have the khaki M42 cap & I'd like to get the rest to go with it ...(trying to do an officer's uniform for North Africa) please tell me which tunic would match & which trousers.
Thanks,
MC
(USA)
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From: Russ Arendell
To: <vastasalvo@virgilio.it>
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 2:47 AM
Subject: Re: Italian para helmet cash sent and more
Hi
Salvatore,
I wanted to let you know I received the para helmet last week. I am very
pleased with it. Thanks! The detail is very good. I find
myself looking for photographic details in books to compare to my example.
The stitching is close to photos in Rex Trye's book. You did a good job on
these. ...
Take care and best to yours,
Russ
(USA)
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From: Joseph Davis
To: Salvatore Vasta <ifg.coorte@virgilio.it>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 4:52 PM
Subject: RE: Enquiry
Buongiorno
Salvatore:
I just wanted to let you know that I received the
MVSN helmet this weekend and am very satisfied. The workmanship is
excellent. I located the roundel and crown on the reverse side of the
liner that you mentioned, and also noticed some other small details.
Grazie,
i ciao,
Joseph
(USA)
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From: Cristian Manfredini
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: riproduzione bustina carabinieri
Ciao Salvatore,
mi è arrivato il berretto, è proprio bello, sembra di ottima fattura! Grazie
mille!
Aspetto i tuoi estremi bancari per la lucerna!
Ciao
(Italy)
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From: Matt Andres
To: <IFG.vasta@prodigy.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 3:24AM
Subject: Order
Salva, recieved the hat. Looks Great! Graci and I look forward to the rest
of the uniform. Ciao,
Matt
(USA)
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From: David Lazarus
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 1:56 AM
Subject: Re: Ital M-42 Cap
Came today, nice work,
thank you, Sal. I also appreciate the fact that you are responsible & mark
them so as to make clear its a repro (altho I'm sure people have figured out how
to remove ink stamps!) It was actually none too large - never really know
with hat sizes, but this worked out fine.
Ciao,
Dave
(USA)
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From: Gregg Dubois
To: IFG
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 1:41 AM
Subject: Re: Italian repro uniform for DuBois... Received!
Salvatore,
Received the tunic and pants today. They look great. No problem with
fit and the M-40 trousers are OK. Have some kaki sox's and leggings.
Thanks for your effort to get it here on time and thank you for the collar tab
stars. I'm sewing on corporal stripes and maybe an Ethiopian Campaign
ribbon to finish it off. The magazine also looks great! The Italian
Army is so under exposed in the military history department.
Regards,
Gregg DuBois
(USA)
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From: Len Mitchell
To: ifg.vasta@prodigy.net
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2001 5:51 AM
Subject: GG Bustina Order
Dear Mr. Vasta,
This will confirm the receipt of one GG officer's bustina previously ordered.
It arrived today. It is a nice looking cap and when I opened it at work a
co-worker asked straight away whether it was a real item. She was
impressed with the quality of the workmanship and the material that went into
the making of it.
I told her that it was a real reproduction of a popular piece of headgear worn
by the Italian army of WWII. She too is Italian. It fits just right
as long as I keep my hair cut close. This cap is a very nice addition to
my collection of headgear. Your workmanship is superb and I may have to
order the khaki bustina as a bonus. When will your website be up and
running again?
Sincerely,
Len Mitchell
(USA)
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From: Roy Agostinelli
To: Salvatore Vasta
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2001 9:14 PM
Subject: parcel
Mr. Vasta,
The hat arived today. Many thanks!!!! It is GREAT!!! Can't wait to wear it.
Best,
Richard Agostinelli
(USA)
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From: jason honea
To: italian_front@prodigy.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2000 7:22 AM
Subject: Wool Trousers
Hello !
I was at an event in Oregon last week where I had the opportunity to see a
uniform that I believe you put together for a young guy named Mike .
Wow ! It blew our minds !
I'm very interested in the trousers he was wearing . If I remember correctly ,
his impression was that of a Black Shirt. ...They were extremely BAGGY and
bloused down well over his boot ankles almost obscuring the boot itself except
for the toes. They
were magnificent!! How much are they ????
I'm very interested !
Thanks ,
Jason Honea
(USA)
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From: Mike Iravani
To: Salvatore Vasta
Cc: Katrina Riccartto
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2000 8:33 PM
Subject: Mike (Pants arrived!)
Ciao Salvo,
They came into today! They look great, but I think I might of ordered them
one size too many. The pants are big around the legs just like I wanted
them. I want to get some pics of them at the event with the B/W film to see what
it looks like overall with my gear and everything. Anyway, I hope I can
buy an M-41 wool tunic soon. Here's a pic of the Nicholas Cage movie
coming out in August!
Mike (Massimo)
(USA)
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From: Karl Voltolini
To: <IFG.vasta@prodigy.net>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2000 12:18 PM
Subject: Sahariana
E` Arrivata!!!!!!!
vedro di essere sincero:
1) Qualita` generale (taglio, cuciture, rifiniture): OTTIME
2) Fedelta` storica: per forma e particolarita` di taglio: OTTIMA
3) Vestibilita`: OTTIMA (Le cose belle e` anche bello indossarle!!!)
Sottolineo che sono molto soddisfatto!
Karl Voltolini
(Italy)
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From: Michael Iravani
To: italian_front@prodigy.net
Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 8:33 AM
Subject: RSI happy day has arrived!!!!!!!
Hi Salvatore,
I just got back from the Post Office with the package! It is one of the best uniforms I have ever seen! The quality is superb, my mom wanted to take a look at it too and she said it looks really good. ...The fit is just perfecto. Definitely this is a fine garment Salvo. This brand of repro wear is too good! It's the Janke of Italian uniforms and I'm going to recommend it to everybody. Just wait until I show this to my 12th SS friends, even though they're into the German thing I think this will catch their eye.
Stammi bene,
Ciao,
Mike
(USA)
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From: Michael Eastes
To: italian_front@prodigy.net
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 1999 2:22 AM
Subject: bustina
Salva,
the bustina arrived today and I love it. It was well worth the wait, never mind the other insignia, this one's perfect.
Thanks,
Michael Eastes
(USA)
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From: Charles Nohai
To: Sal Vasta
Sent: Monday, November 08, 1999 6:18 AM
Subject: WWII ITI SHIRT
Sal,
I got the shirt, love it thanks, looking for the following...
Regards,
CJ Nohai
(USA)
