[strela]

In our unit some hard up reinactor would approach anyone with either modern or inaccurate items and would say "far be it for me to say those do not look accurate for the period", since then, we call modern and inaccurate items "farbee" items.

This is the most clear, complete explanation I have seen thus far of the origin of the term "farb." I have seen that term several times but could never work out the etymology. Thank you.

(one who knows that the blue speckled enamel cookware seen in Army-Navy stores is also farb city, although used by some re-enactors I know)

[Zavien Doombringer]

(one who knows that the blue speckled enamel cookware seen in Army-Navy stores is also farb city, although used by some re-enactors I know)

Here are some url's for some suttlers, mostly dealing with 18th century and early 19th century accuterments

http://www.gggodwin.com/catalog.htm

http://www.jastown.com/newhome.htm

For anyone interested.