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For anyone who decides to pickup the Epicmilitaria A-11 repro, I found a workaround for getting a more original-looking band that fits properly (in 18mm width), since the true original bands appear to all be 5/8" width or smaller. I ordered the "M-1944C" and "M-1943C" from Haveston. The only...
Oh wow, definitely seems rare to see an original in 7 3/4".
Definitely excited to utilize the sale page when I reach the account requirements. There's some great deals for sure!
Ah that is disappointing to hear but I appreciate the update! Still waiting to hear back from Military Aviator Headwear but if not then I'll give the Toppots or 5* hats a go. I forgot MOTA only just aired a few months ago, that could certainly be a factor
Hoping to revive this post from the dead a little, as I'm encountering the same problem and I'm sure others are too. Good crusher repros still seem incredibly hard to find, and originals seem too fragile to wear (and cost an arm and a leg!)
The only two of probable quality I can find online are...
I was wondering if these would work as an alternative?:
https://www.containerstore.com/s/closet/hangers/the-container-store-superior-cedar-coat-hanger-with-trouser-bar/12d?productId=10013532
Much cheaper than the Black & Gray and it's cedar, but non-adjustable and slightly smaller in...
Wow, looks like a great repro, thanks for mentioning it! I'm ordering one myself. As others have said, cheap enough to not care if something happens to it (as opposed to a Bulova repro).
Shame that the original bands are just a bit too skinny to fit nicely on there. Wonder if there's some...
Huh, interesting. If that stencil is legit then I suppose some USAF mechanic was rocking it well past 1947. Very cool!
The leather certainly appears surprisingly good for it's age, aside from the butchered collar.
I'm trying to make sense of this jacket. Seems like a repro (given the "U.S. Air Force" sleeve stencil) that was artificially aged? Though I wasn't aware of any repros using the Perry label, aside from Eastman's B-3 and this certainly doesn't seem like an aged Eastman. Also, the leather looks...
