Recent content by tony_virtue

Thank you! I'm new to this as you can't tell . . . (haha) I guess in some cases (Talon, Serval) the name on the zipper indicates the zipper maker while in other cases (branded garments) it indicates the jacket maker?

Hi there! Can you please help me ID this jacket? It seems to have been re-lined at some point and I can't find original tags (save for one in the right-side pocket, pictured below). Thank you! -Tony

I was just excited to see something made from horsehide, honestly! but yeah, this thread alone has made me want to learn more :) Thank you again for sharing.

Thank you, Thomas. I really appreciate the insight.

Thank you Operation! I’m learning already! This is awesome :) can you please let me know why the pocket style might be less desirable? Is it about the functionality of the pocket or just fact that it’s less true to the originals?

Fair enough. thanks for the insight sir!

it cost $250! So I guess the thrift store knew something about how to price these things. Hopefully still a good deal though?

thanks so much! so, since this is post-war, does that make it a reproduction of the original? Does it not have the spec label because it wasn't issued to the air force?

Hi there, My name is Tony, and i'm a first-time poster! I hope all is well. I'm new to the world of nice leather jackets, but it's been fun so far! I picked up this used jacket at a thrift store today, and I don't have the experience to identify it (i've been trying all night!) Can you...