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What is a carding forum? For an easy-to-understand definition – as well as real-life examples and a break down on how carding forums operate – click here! Designed to facilitate th...The design of your pending Monarch AN-J-3 is very close to the M-422 design. Arguably the least boxy design as compared with all other makers for WW-2 USN type jackets. The design of your Monarch comes from their 1943 contract & first Mil-SPec jacket following their pre War M-422 jacket.I really like the specifications on the jacket you made for Mr.Cocker on the Vintage Leather Jacket forum. Please see pictures below." Dated 18- October 2020 Below was the image reference View attachment 63224 Regarding the Mouton Fur My reply to his questions was below "May 28, 2013 · Latest: Shanghai-Mayne. Today at 2:25 AM. Photo Gallery Forum. Discuss the advantages/disadvantages to reproduction WWII jackets, the different makers, styles, and materials-feel free to post pictures, and comments. Jun 19, 2018. #5. Hi Navairfan, Your G-1 is actually a D-series jacket. The series is denoted by the letter before the (WEP), (WP) or (AS) in the label. The fiscal year of manufacture can be gleaned in some contracts by the two digits after "DSA 100-". In your jacket's case, it was manufactured in fiscal year 1969.

Really though, for around $500 you should look at JaDubowmfg (referred to Platon's Dubows on here). Their Dubow A-2s are the best original-maker A-2 on the planet for the money, right now. I am not sure if they are back tacking orders or not. Worth checking in. You simply cant beat that jacket for the price.If you’re a fashion enthusiast looking for high-quality leather products at affordable prices, you’ve probably heard of Wilson Leather. Known for their timeless designs and durable...

I own a bunch of vintage civilian leather jackets, don’t know much about military issued ones. Recently purchased this cool looking set. Not really sure what to make of it - looks like horsehide as opposed to sheepskin. Zippers on the pants can be dated to around the late 1930s, if I’m not mistaken. Main zipper on jacket is replaced.

Wilsons Leather Vintage Cycle Jacket. RedWolf. Feb 13, 2022. #1. RedWolf. New in Town. Messages. 31. Thoughts on this jacket. The jacket is very dark …I have use Pecards on goatskin, both new and old. New goat takes it up like crazy, morso than horsehide. Older G1's take a bit longer, but it does soften up dried stiff goatskin jackets. To hasten the process, I leave the jacket in a warm spot, like in the back seat of my car parked outside, which softens it up and …When it comes to repairing your beloved leather jacket, you might find yourself torn between the convenience of online services and the personal touch of a local repair shop. Anoth...Vintage Leather Jackets. Private group. ·. 2.9K members. Join group. About. Discussion. More. About. Discussion. About this group. A combination sales / …Dec 18, 2023 · Yep, this should be reiterated. We as a forum are obsessed with accuracy to the original jackets. That isn't for everyone. If you're happy with the jacket you've got, enjoy it. No need to spend another 4 figures (seriously) on a shearling jacket that may be flawlessly constructed, but lack the pockets you like.

It's a Schott leather jacket I paid £20 for it, the labels are barely legible and torn but present. The artwork has been handpainted on. The original Zipper was missing but the sewn in replacement works and rmto be fair its a compromise repair that doesn't damage the jacket. It's been stitched to the existing broken Zipper …

mulceber. Moderator. Dec 24, 2020. #2. The Cooper jackets aren't bad at all. But they're kind of apples and oranges with a repro A-2: the Air Force discontinued the A-2 jacket in 1943 and brought it back in the '80s because people had so many positive associations with WW2.

Leather Jacket - Vintage T-Shirt Forum & Community. Home Board index Vintage Clothing Jackets. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. hoby85. Posts: 14. Joined: Sun Feb 07, …Oct 8, 2018 · Oct 8, 2018. #2. Welcome to VLJ BJB. Unless you want a modern jacket with pockets I would not go with the modern Aviation leathercraft jacket. The three eastman jackets are all good copies of WW11 'Irvin' flying jackets. But they are expensive. Another option would be Aero Leather in Scotland. B-Man2. Well-Known Member. Feb 4, 2024. #2. Hi. I’m an old Harley rider and was one for lots of years . Your jacket is one that looks to have been sold in Harley Davidson Bike Dealership's back in the 80s or early 90s. The HOG patches have been sewn on by the original owner. They represent the Harley Owners …For a good quality secondhand leather jacket from a London vintage shop, expect to spend between £60 and £80 on an authentic style. For a high-end label from a designer resale site like Vestiaire Collective, that price could rise to between £200 and £2,000, depending on the brand you fall for. Bear in mind that a leather jacket is an ...I have use Pecards on goatskin, both new and old. New goat takes it up like crazy, morso than horsehide. Older G1's take a bit longer, but it does soften up dried stiff goatskin jackets. To hasten the process, I leave the jacket in a warm spot, like in the back seat of my car parked outside, which softens it up and …Apr 9, 2023 · General Flight Jacket Discussion. Eastman Leather Mystery Jacket...need some input. Latest: Chandler. Today at 8:53 AM. Repros. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets. Great photos Bretta ! As was the case, with most of the issued A2’s, the fit was all over the place . Particularly with the photos of the guys wearing jackets that look to large on them, even-though they are wearing a full uniform shirt and tie under them and may even be wearing a layer of long underwear or a sweater as …

How the Nehru jacket became a "Modi vest." It’s been worn by everyone, from the Beatles to Jeff Bezos, but one of India’s most recognisable sartorial statements is still inextricab...When I joined the forum in 2009 the number of vintage jacket postings were significantly greater than those posted today. It seems like there were a couple of them posted each …Home. Forums. eBay / Auction Talk. Here is the place to post/discuss items you've seen on eBay and the various other auction sites on the internet. 1. 2. 3. … 247. …This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsNatalie Portman and John Legend are joining a group of venture capitalists and unnamed fashion brands backing MycoWorks, a company that just raised $45 million to commercialize its...

4 minutes ago. #1. Hi guys I thought I'd seek the advice of others much more experienced than me! I'm thinking of ordering a classic Half-Belt jacket - specifically, the BK Windfall pictured below - but I was thinking of getting it made up in Russet Capeskin. I have two other jackets (both from Aero, one in Russet …

Member. Jun 17, 2020. #1. This is a jacket I restored for it's original owner, as a gift from his son, in celebration of his dad renewing his pilots license at age 87! I replaced the knits, zipper, put on a new (vintage mouton) collar, redyed and refinished the leather. I can't wait to see the photo of his dad receiving his special gift!UNISEX M Vintage 1980s Dolman Leather Long Line Jacket the SLOUCHIEST Suede 80s Dolman Batwing Style Coat Sustainable Recycled Thrift. (647) CA$85.00. FREE delivery. Brand New, Never Worn, Rare Vintage Superfly, Shaft, Kid Dynamite Leather Jacket by Victoria Leather Canada - Size Medium. *FREE Shipping*.Vintage. This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jackets.It's a Schott leather jacket I paid £20 for it, the labels are barely legible and torn but present. The artwork has been handpainted on. The original Zipper was missing but the sewn in replacement works and rmto be fair its a compromise repair that doesn't damage the jacket. It's been stitched to the existing broken Zipper …UNISEX M Vintage 1980s Dolman Leather Long Line Jacket the SLOUCHIEST Suede 80s Dolman Batwing Style Coat Sustainable Recycled Thrift. (647) CA$85.00. FREE delivery. Brand New, Never Worn, Rare Vintage Superfly, Shaft, Kid Dynamite Leather Jacket by Victoria Leather Canada - Size Medium. *FREE Shipping*.Home. Forums. eBay / Auction Talk. Here is the place to post/discuss items you've seen on eBay and the various other auction sites on the internet. 1. 2. 3. … 247. …

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Of course vintage jackets were more prevalent back then and a lot of the old timers had great collections, which they posited photos of and discussed the nuances of each maker and contract . Whenever someone challenged them by posting an unknown maker A2, they were damn good at the game and nailed the jacket down in one or two …CSG. Talked to them today and am getting leather samples for all their historic jackets as well as current G1. It seems as though their historic A2's don't have some of the darker, richer colors I've seen on the GW, Aero, and Eastman jackets. From the catalog and videos, the colors look a bit flat. I love the G1 and …Jan 23, 2024 · Well-Known Member. Jan 30, 2024. #41. Smithy said: None. I made the decision last year after nearly a couple of decades of buying jackets non-stop, that I'm going to wear what I have. If something wears out, dies, I lose it, then I'll buy a replacement but otherwise I've got more than enough jackets. My Iaido sensei is a Zen practitioner and ... Dec 20, 2016 · Dec 29, 2016. #5. Just a quick post letting folks know that both the Bronson B-10, and goatskin A-1 arrived today. I must say that both jackets are pretty damn sweet! The sizing charts at AliExpress / AL Jeans store were dead-on, and both jackets fit VERY well. I almost feel like I made purchases from Buzz Rickson, or another high-end Japanese ... Dec 28, 2021. #2. dav3469 said: I have been wanting the N-1 Jacket for some time. However, with many other interests, I did not want to invest the money that the top of the line makers products go for. Add in shipping woes (a recent Aero order included pilfering somewhere down the line, shipping time, exchange rates and all the …When I joined the forum in 2009 the number of vintage jacket postings were significantly greater than those posted today. It seems like there were a couple of them posted each …The jacket is splendid - not as heavy as my ELC B3 but the D1 had a thinner fleece compared to the B3 anyway. Comparing the material of the 5* D1 with my B2 cap from BUZZ RICKSON there is almost no difference.4 minutes ago. #1. Hi guys I thought I'd seek the advice of others much more experienced than me! I'm thinking of ordering a classic Half-Belt jacket - specifically, the BK Windfall pictured below - but I was thinking of getting it made up in Russet Capeskin. I have two other jackets (both from Aero, one in Russet …

First proper leather jacket I bought was a vintage Schott 141. I really liked it: Great leather, great construction, aged beautifully. Reactions: PeterRocco. Mar 6, 2019 #4 dubpynchon ... Forum statistics. Threads 106,870 Messages 3,023,298 Members 52,415 Latest member designrun. Forums. Apparel. Outerwear and Workwear. USEFUL …Buyee - Bid for 'RAINBOW COUNTRY A-2 赤リブ ROUGH WEAR 実名復刻 美中古 サイズ 42 フライトジャケット CALIFORNIA MFG 馬革 ホースハイド ミリタリー, Over 42 Inches, Flight Jackets & Bomber Jackets, Outerwear' directly on Yahoo! Japan Auctions in real-time and buy from outside Japan! buyee.jp.New Member. Aug 28, 2023. #1. Hey y'all long-time lurker of the forums here, just wanted to post my first-ever leather jacket up and get some more information on it. After lots of research and waiting around for something to pop up I managed to snag this used Aero A-2 off eBay for what I felt was a pretty fair price (~$200 USD).Instagram:https://instagram. navy federal credit union survivor supportclosing music la times crossword cluetalman avenue chicagotaylor swifts iphone case Oct 27, 2012 · Feb 4, 2024. Spitfireace. “A Better Fighting Garment…” 2.0 - A Revised Guide to the U.S. Navy's Intermediate Leather Flight Jackets. Lord Flashheart. Apr 15, 2023. 3 4 5. Replies. 98. Views. 18K. Dec 1, 2023. mulceber. R. A2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED. Roughwear. Oct 27, 2012. 3 4 5. Replies. Member. Jun 17, 2020. #1. This is a jacket I restored for it's original owner, as a gift from his son, in celebration of his dad renewing his pilots license at age 87! I replaced the knits, zipper, put on a new (vintage mouton) collar, redyed and refinished the leather. I can't wait to see the photo of his dad receiving his special gift! nichameleon leakedhighest exit velocity mlbtexas aandm basketball wiki This forum is for any general questions about flight jackets / motorcycle jackets / civilian jackets - pertaining to vintage era jacketsJan 6, 2009 · The shoulder strap (or Passant) is actually called an Epaulette in Canada. The British army stopped wearing rank denoting epaulettes in the field before WW1 (as they proved an inviting target for snipers). The Americans switched from epaulettes to shoulder straps in 1836 (for field duty). Wiki is a wonderful thing! 16,313. Cal Leathers for sure, possibly made exclusively for a retailer as Cal was known to be doing. That's a guaranteed $400 - $500, should you decide to sell it. It's in an amazing condition, beautiful horsehide, all the right hardware, rarely seen shearling collar...