Need Info M-422a

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

They are "lucky coins" and based on your pic, think the zipper has been replaced at some point.

 

[B-Man2]

They are "lucky coins" and based on your pic, think the zipper has been replaced at some point.View attachment 124879

Jorge
Not sure that’s the case with the zipper replacement . This is an H&L Block M-422a I’m pretty sure this was made before the “paper clip” style pullers were being used.

 

[Skyhawk]

The zipper looks original. The photos are blurry and the puller is partially hidden by the leather tab. It looks like a triple marked Talon bell puller. Like an M40-41.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Jorge
Not sure that’s the case with the zipper replacement . This is an H&L Block M-422a I’m pretty sure this was made before the “paper clip” style pullers were being used.

The zipper definitely wouldn't be the "paperclip", as it started to be used on jackets in the 60's. But from the pictures, the zipper seem to be made of brass, unless it is just bad reflection from light. Attached is the pic of another H.L. Block with the correct Talon (Iron-alloy) zipper. Let's see better pics.

Mint example

 

[mulceber]

The zipper definitely wouldn't be the "paperclip", as it started to be used on jackets in the 60's. But from the pictures, the zipper seem to be made of brass, unless it is just bad reflection from light. Attached is the pic of another H.L. Block with the correct Talon (Iron-alloy) zipper. Let's see better pics.View attachment 124883

Mint example
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H&L Block frequently had brass zippers on their M-422As:

(quoting from "A Better Fighting Garment", post #9)

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

H&L Block frequently had brass zippers on their M-422As:
View attachment 124891
(quoting from "A Better Fighting Garment", post #9)

Interesting, I have never seen them with Brass zippers. Looking forward to get better pics of this example.

 

[mulceber]

Interesting, I have never seen them with Brass zippers. Looking forward to get better pics of this example.

Here's one from JC's CD.

 

[Skyhawk]

Yes sir, that's an M-41 zip. Triple marked puller with the blank shield box.

 

[Chandler]

FWIW -- my AN has been identified as a Block (I believe) and has a brass talon -- marked on the front and back of the puller and has a number (31?) on the base box.

 

[Skyhawk]

FWIW -- my AN has been identified as a Block (I believe) and has a brass talon -- marked on the front and back of the puller and has a number (31?) o

FWIW -- my AN has been identified as a Block (I believe) and has a brass talon -- marked on the front and back of the puller and has a number (31?) on the base box.

Makes sense. That 31 box is from the mid 1940's.

 

[mulceber]

Anyone know anything about these coins on the zipper? They have foreign writing on them, there are 5 of them. I realize these photos are not good, my schedule this week hasn’t allowed me time to be able to get better photos just yet. View attachment 124875View attachment 124877

Any more photos you could provide would be much appreciated.

 

[Knich27]

Okay so I was able to clean up the jacket a bit, haven’t gone through to really detail it though. Here are some better photos. From what I see the stitching looks to be in good shape. The collar and waist/ arm bands are in rough condition. I also attached a few photos of some of the documents I have, as well as a pdf file of more documents (I have many many more than what is shown in the pdf). Let me know your thoughts!

 

[Knich27]

 

[Knich27]

 

[pierregloom]

Wow ! I don't know enough about it as you experts do, so I can't say if this jacket is or will ever be wearable, but historically it's a very interesting piece!

 

[Ritchy]

Amazing jacket, very nice find.

 

[Erwin]

Hey Knich27

Congratulations, absolutely fantastic grouping, rare m422a jacket with even more rare Japanese-made patches, all with proven provenience. One of the most interesting jackets on this forum [regarding genuine USMC jackets from the Korean War]. Looks like the condition is also very good in comparison to the first picture.

Do you have this aviator flight logbook? As per his son's message posted on one USMC website, this grouping should include it [this would increase the value a lot].

 

[Grant]

it really cleaned up nicely and the provenience makes the overall grouping something that should be in a museum. I wonder if the National Museum of the Marine Corp would be interested.

 

[Knich27]

Hey Knich27

Congratulations, absolutely fantastic grouping, rare m422a jacket with even more rare Japanese-made patches, all with proven provenience. One of the most interesting jackets on this forum [regarding genuine USMC jackets from the Korean War]. Looks like the condition is also very good in comparison to the first picture.

Do you have this aviator flight logbook? As per his son's message posted on one USMC website, this grouping should include it [this would increase the value a lot].

I will look through. I’m sure I do. I also have the historical diary from each day of several of his flights that I was able to pull offline that same website you sent me.

 

[Erwin]

Knich27,

Fantastic, with all these I can assume it might be the best documented USMC jacket here. I 100% agree with Grant@ that the National Museum of the Marine Corps would be the best place for displaying the jacket and related documents.