adfrost
Well-Known Member
The latest addition to my collection...a set of A-10 gloves and a set of USN aviator gloves.
First impressions:
A-10 Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
USN Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
Wearing A-10 Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
Wearing USN Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
I also have a set of US Authentic A-10 gloves. To compare these with the MASH A-10s:
US Authentic vs MASH Comparison by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
US Authentic vs MASH Comparison by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
Looking forward to breaking them. The A-10 will go great with my B-6 and the USN will go great with the knits on my M-442a.
First impressions:
- I love the period packaging for both. The A-10 came in a paper envelope and the USN came in a nice canvas drawstring bag.
- The USN are much more supple. No need to break these in at all. The leather is buttery.
- Not entirely sure of the practical purpose of having the sheepskin on the outside of the USN glove, but it definitely gives them a unique look. Good for wiping a runny nose in the cold, I guess.
- The A-10 will probably be the warmer glove. They're definitely the thicker/more insulated of the two. Both are wool-lined.
A-10 Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
USN Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
Wearing A-10 Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
Wearing USN Gloves by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
I also have a set of US Authentic A-10 gloves. To compare these with the MASH A-10s:
- The knit is longer on the USA, despite being a smaller size (2 3/4" vs 2"). I think I like this better, but the MASH is probably more authentic (ironically).
- The three stitch lines on the back of the glove are more pronounced on the USA.
- The USA are more of a russet tone vs the chocolate/seal brown on the MASH. Both are goatskin.
- The USAAF logo is silver on the USA vs beige on the MASH.
- I feel like the wool-lined MASH will probably be warmer. The USA gloves were never all that warm, to be honest.
US Authentic vs MASH Comparison by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
US Authentic vs MASH Comparison by Aaron Frost, on Flickr
Looking forward to breaking them. The A-10 will go great with my B-6 and the USN will go great with the knits on my M-442a.