Recent content by WW2 Buff

It sold for US $1,775.00

I think I'm the only one who hadn't noticed-until now.

OOPS-I messed up above-Here's the ebay link I had meant to drop. https://www.ebay.com/itm/135039605156

Here's the link: https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/monarch-a-2-on-greedbay.33585/

I have had an excellent experience with Dena Hamilton from Leather Care Specialists. She repaired some of the stitching in my leather jacket arm pit and pocket and a little bit of the lining that had loosened. She repaired it in about 10 days. She can do any type of restoration. Email her...

Here's the link https://www.ebay.com/itm/305506395707

Does anyone know of a US government USAAF site where I can look up the owner of this jacket based on the name tag K.L Farner? The seller said his name was Kenneth L Farner. It would be great if I could get a photo.! If you know, then please drop a link. I found an obituary, (below) and maybe...

No, I will leave the cuffs alone. I will not be wearing the jacket.

Thank you gentlemen for all of your responses. So, my Dubow is horse hide, excellent! I have edited my post and so have thereby corrected my description from goat to horse hide. Warguy, every point you made in your comment above is what I believe and aspire to. I view and digitally collect...

Thanks Tattoo A-2. Jan, sorry, I don't have the expertise because I don't have the experience that others have to be able to tell if it's goat or horse. It looks like goat to me because of the pebbly quality, however it could be horse. I will ask other members: What is your opinion? Is this...

Thanks B-man2! You are right, It is my favorite A-2. You (and other members) have some super excellent jackets in your collections, that I admire too. And you (and other members) are welcome to use any of my photos for any of your posts if you would like.

Hello, here are some pics of the 23379 Dubow I acquired in February 2024. I like it. According to the information from this forum, it was manufactured around December 1941. This one is made of horse hide, and it has a stand up collar and the label is slightly different than the typical Dubow...

Thanks, I was pleased to find one in this condition, in a decent size and dated Oct 11 1943. Here's a photo of the M-43 being worn during WW2.

Hello, I want to share some photos of the original WW2 period M-1943 US Army Field Jacket I have acquired.

I am in favor of selling your WW2 items here. I have WW2 items I would like to try to sell here? I would try to find out if you can sell your items here. I do not know if there would be any objections. I would be ok with it. Here is a site not mentioned where you can sell, however it would cost...