Just a hunch, but I think our new friend is more interested in cashing in on the Hollywood aspect of Hilts' jacket than really attempting an authentic repro.
Based on his product portfolio, anyway.
Probably my point -- in an attempt to not be judgmental.... since we're not really interested in that.
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