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My new (to me) Eastman B-3
Following my wanted thread, here is my Eastman Leather B-3, Seal and Seal horsehide trim, size 46. I believe this to be the older horsehide before they started using warhorse. Going to have to wait 6...
View ArticlePics of 37J1 Jackets with noseart / patches
since I own one of the Bronson 37J1 jackets I consider to "alter" her a bit just to look different from any other repros "off the shelve" anyone any pics of period jackets with markings / noseart /...
View ArticleAero leathers pike brothers B15 vs Eastman B15
Hello all, Ok for the past 2 weeks I have been thinking about getting a B15 jacket from Eastmans priced at £499 , well thanks to another forum member who has brought to my attention that Aero Leather...
View Articlenew half belt
Just finished this half belt today. Build was totally based on customer drawings & he provided all the hardware (vintage talon hookless zip, matching chest zip, Colt buttons, brass side buckles...
View ArticleA-3 cap brim issue
Hi all, I have 3 original A-3 caps. I've noticed that on 2 of them the brim is sewn on in a way so that it is not centered (both made by Ashley hats). It is more pronounced on one than the other. It is...
View ArticleB10 size 48 eBay
There is a B10 up on ebay for a buy it now $349.00 with free shipping ,I am not an expert in B10's ,is this new or excellent condition old one .I am inclined to think it is a repro but have never heard...
View ArticleThey Gave It All
I follow this cat on Instagram. He posts some cool stories of WWII vets, some of them AAC vets. http://www.theygaveitall.org/
View ArticleLarge Leather patch for Nam vet exposed to "Agent Orange" .......
View attachment 871 Made this one for a very good Buddy and Nam Veteran who was exposed like many to Agent Orange ,......
View ArticleSuspect jacket,added label.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/332185221185 This one has been flagged up on the vintage leather jacket facebook page. It was sold by one of the members there but has acquired a 'Californian horsehide' label...
View ArticleIs this Oldin-Dennis B-10 a real Buzz Rickson?
This was listed as a Buzz Rickson repro, and from what I've gathered BR did a run of Oldin-Dennis contractor B-10's around 2001. However, the pockets and lining look different between this one and...
View ArticleBuzz Rickson A2's
Hi guys, I'm not sure if this has been raised in the past. I was admiring the HPS website and finally had a look at the Buzz Rickson offerings- they never appealed to me in the past.... never seemed to...
View ArticleeBay seller distinctivefootwear has a lot of good jackets
These were just posted ,A2 ,A1 B10, Security air togs etc .By the following makers Eastman GW ,Toys Mcoys ,Buzz Rickson , Norshor etc 22" to 24" p[it to pit sizes .Link...
View ArticleGW Star A-2 help
Just got an email from Vickie that John will be starting my jacket in the next two weeks! I am planning on going with the Star contract. Like the idea of inset sleeves and wide back panel. Plus Star...
View ArticleOpinions wanted-Is this BR B-10 too damaged to look good?
Hi all, I really want to take the plunge on this Buzz B-10 to wear around, but the damage is a bit off-putting. I have no idea how the nicks and scuffs could have happened, but I think they can be...
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REPRO A-2 FLIGHT JACKET DUBOW RMNZ SZ48
Just listed on Ebay.... Hope I still remembered to do it right. http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/262953845983? eBay item number: 262953845983
View ArticleREPRO A-2 FLIGHT JACKET DUBOW RMNZ SZ48
Just listed on Ebay.... Hope I still remembered to do it right. http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/262953845983? eBay item number: 262953845983
View ArticleA2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED
Full Gear contains the only published list of A2 contracts along with the guessed fiscal year dates. Some of the wartime contracts are wrongly dated. I have used documentary sources including...
View Article"Lucky Dice" zipper pulls
I'm thinking about making up a set of "lucky dice" zipper pulls to use on a A2 and Aero B3 jacket and was wondering how many on here have them. I see them online for $35 but can get a vintage pair of...
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