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25th January 11, 12:12 AM
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 Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt
Not having any idea about the term Farbs I thought I would post a definition for any others in the same boat
Farb is a derogatory term used in the hobby of historical reenacting in reference to participants who exhibit indifference to historical authenticity, either from a material-cultural standpoint or in action. It can also refer to the inauthentic materials used by those reenactors.
Wikipedia
Farb or Farby is a term that came into use during the American Bicenntennial. It was originally used by members of the Royal Welch Fusiliers and The Brigade of the American Revolution in regard to anyone or any item of dress not documented as being proper to the period. As in "Far be it for me to say that your percussion musket isn't quite right for the Battle of Harlem Heights, but..........
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