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Another "Popeye " leather patch .....
View attachment 1018 This is the second one I've done, enjoy
View ArticleMy WWII Navy flight helmet displays
Around 120 plus flight helmets displayed View attachment 1011 View attachment 1012 View attachment 1013 View attachment 1015 View attachment 1014
View ArticleMemorial Day sale AT THE FRONT
some great deals - going quickly large orders $400 free shipping US and International
View ArticleGW Werber A-2 zipper
A few months ago I purchased a GW Werber from CBI and it is one of the best jacket I ever wore. I was not a big fan of Repro jackets before but I have to admit that this one is fantastic and I almost...
View ArticleOriginal A-2 Spun Silk Lining
Understand the original A-2 specifications called for a spun silk lining, but I have never seen or heard of an original with one. Do they actually exist or were they all made with cotton lining?
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Fried Ostermann M-444A in outstanding condition
I have been looking for a while for a perfect M-444 and i just got one. This one is a large size 42 and I do not believe it was ever worn. The shearling is soft, not dried out and it does crack...
View Articlehow to repair tears in leather (horsehide oil pull)
Hello friends, I am carefully looking into ways to repair my Aero dustbowl oil pull horsehide jacket. The damage appears to be torn in the leather where the leather pockets come at the corners. They...
View Article1937 white skin B-3
It is very unusual to see a mid 1930s undyed B-3 to come up for sale and especially one in such good condition in a decent size. It is from the 37-2063-P no-name maker contract. I suspect a collector...
View Articlethe rarest usn jacket! seabees
Code: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW11-SEABEESUSN-DECKJACKET-ALL-ORIG-EXC-COND-LABEL-TALON-ZIP-NO-HOOD-TAG-SZ-44-/122522989564?hash=item1c86f073fc:g:kScAAOSwYvFZIDy8
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early 1940s 2 tone aviator jacket
Hi, I am new here. I tried to make it with the following in mind: 1) close to possible of era design, pattern and metal-ware 2) to make jackets that I can't buy vintage because either 2.1) not fit size...
View ArticleVintage Funk smell help
Dear Gents: was recently reading a guy's magazine, reading the ads and articles of course. came across this piece: ad from RTH vintage spray. "a tonic that takes that vintage funk out of clothes using...
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Dating a 587th BS Patch
Hello, Does anyone know the source and approximate date of manufacture of this patch? I assume it is a postwar collector copy.
View ArticleNew Aero ANJ4-long or short zipper?
Folks, Really thinking about pulling the trigger on a new Aero Anj4. Pretty sure I'll get the jacket done in seal brown with seal brown trim, but am agonizing about whether to get the long or short...
View ArticleCaps?
Often wondered and don't recall seeing here and purely out of curiosity but, was there during WW2 any official directive as to how a cap be it crusher, similar or garrison, should be worn? I've studied...
View ArticleNo B3 in my collection.
For the first time in 20 years I don't own a B3. I have always liked the design an enjoy wearing them and have owned over ten. The problem is though I never did wear them. They were taken out looked at...
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Leather 731st Bombardment Sqd patches I made.....
View attachment 1090 Here are Two Leather unit patches I made for a veteran's relative, a B-17 unit , Enjoy
View Article1920's early motorcyle model question
Hi, I am preparing to repro this style - which is claimed to be 20's British, although it highly resembles German style of the same era. However, I can only find 1 front photo. Any input of the...
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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