my latest acquisitions
I scored a great set of HB-7 Headphones fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and the red PL-354 bail out plug. (HS-33?) and it came with a black JK-26 extension plug. The receivers are Made by SHURE Brothers,...
View ArticleCooper 'blue label' G-1 jackets?
Were these jackets, which I believe were produced in the late 80's and '90's, the same jacket issued by the Navy, but with a different label? The tag on mine says it's goatskin. How do these Cooper...
View ArticleApology
Sorry if some are confused as to my posts on the B10 thread . i do apologise to those that are . Have met some great people on here in the short time ive been active. And hope to remain in contact with...
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Tanker jacket ww2 imp
Hi All i have question Iwant buy Tanker jacket ww2 impression someone knows when they will be available ? (size 42) Best regards Juan Gonzalez ww2imp Your are here ?
View ArticleB-day present- an original D-1 (Windy City Outerwear)
It was my birthday last week, and I had an unexpected present in the mail- an original size large D-1. Some of you may have seen this on e-bay- It is surprisingly solid even with the topcoat worn off....
View ArticleValue Vs price of a WW2 jacket
For shits & giggles i thought it would be interesting to see what an A-2 should cost the Govt today . Based on a $9 original cost to procure per unit in 1942, the value of that $9 now would be $143...
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leather nose art, I just found original image of P-47 it was on......
I made this patch some time ago via a model aircraft kit decal sheet for colors, I just found an original image of the P-47 online that carried it into combat, enjoy View attachment 8763
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Old Leatherpatch I did some time ago Spirit Of St'Louis" nose art ....
Here's an image of a leather patch I made of one of the emblems on the nose of Lindberg's plane, taken from opposite side so it's reversed on the image of his plane but the patch was "other" direction...
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M422 best manufacturer
Gents, I convinced my "ministry for financial affairs" I desperately need a M422 repop jacket. Project-kick off was confirmed by my wife now I'm on to get to see which might be the best repro could you...
View ArticleGood Wear Hercules
I'm having fun learning about this reproduction of a 1938 Sears offering made by Monarch. Trying to find out more about the double needle machines used to sew the French seams. This Horween Mustang...
View Article1931 GOLDSMITH A-2 Limited Edition of 25
We’ve finished the first approved sample, it’ll go live on our website later today but meanwhile here are a few photos. The jacket is made in our Battered Steerhide which feels and drapes exactly how...
View Articledubow mfg
this just in: platon, remember him? has left bill kelso to start dubow mfg. should prove to be interesting.
View Article$785 for this?
Schott Waxed Natural Pebbled Cowhide A-2 Leather Flight Jacket View attachment 8905 My first ever A-2 was a Schott. Hershey-bar-brown goat, poly-cotton liner, super-low neckline, close-set pockets,...
View ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
View ArticleUSN Deck jkt's Service number
can someone explain what is the structure or meaning of service number that often found in USN deck jacket ? View attachment 8883
View ArticleMore Great Looking Chinese Military Leather Jacket Repros
Just ran across this info over at the hat place... Some of the best looking Chinese repros I've seen for great prices. These can be purchased through a TaoBao buying service. Here's the link to the G-1...
View ArticleEnd OF The Summer Sale at Headwind Mfg Co
As the summer draws to a close, it is time to look forward to jacket wearing weather! We are offering some great deals on our jackets just in time for the upcoming cooler seasons. Included in this...
View ArticleChrome Tanned 1.1 Horsehide
It was cold enough this morning for me to get a long leather jacket out for my 7.00am dog walk. The only one close to hand was a sample of a new style I'd been road testing last winter cut from a...
View ArticleOstermann M-422a
A few pics of the new Ostermann M-422a. You don’t realize just how many details on the Ostermann make it unique compared to the other manufacturers that produced the M-422a. View attachment 8911 View...
View ArticleOnwards to a better BK
so my BK dubow(as was) with an View attachment 8880 overly pigmented finish was making me not want to wear it. Just the color in person and the feel of the leather was gnawing at my OCD tendencies. So...
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