The leather is in great shape. JC will make a pattern from it.How supple is the leather? And what was JC's reaction to seeing this one (if he has)?
I want the jacket in wearable condition. JC will replace the lining and knits.Nuce.
If you don't me asking, what exactly do you want him to do to it for restoration?
When I sent a message to the seller, asking for measurements, he responded with measurements the were in line with a size 42, as against the tagged size 44. Did you measure the jacket, and if so, what did you come up with?
Across the shoulders 18.5When I sent a message to the seller, asking for measurements, he responded with measurements the were in line with a size 42, as against the tagged size 44. Did you measure the jacket, and if so, what did you come up with?
Isn't it pretty typical for a '40s 44 to be more of a current-day 42?When I sent a message to the seller, asking for measurements, he responded with measurements the were in line with a size 42, as against the tagged size 44. Did you measure the jacket, and if so, what did you come up with?
What about across the chest, pit-to-pit? Zipped up, that is.Across the shoulders 18.5
Sleeves without cuffs 22
Base of collar to end of leather 22
22.5What about across the chest, pit-to-pit? Zipped up, that is.
In comparison, my old Avirex HH (MacArthur) size 44, but fits like a modern 42, is 23.75" across the chest.22.5
Great jacket! The leather looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!Hello guys,
It is stunning to see how near my GW is from this beautifull original one, look at the hide, color, the same !View attachment 82216 View attachment 82217View attachment 82218View attachment 82219View attachment 82220
It is stunning to see how near my GW is from this beautifull original one, look at the hide, color, the same !