Recent content by blaze424

Our son is our tour guide and Kamakura is on the list!!

You are brilliant - thank you!! First time in Yokosuka - looking forward to the adventure.

Do you have the physical address for Diamond? I am headed to Yokosuka in a few weeks. Thanks.

Sorry - it didn’t occur to me.

I customized the following FiveStar design - by including seal brown goatskin. https://www.fivestarleather.us/products/mens-wwii-type-a1-repro-aviation-associates-military-flight-instructor-jacket

Wrong size for me: new in box and still tagged wool and seal brown goatskin (sleeves and trim) jacket. EBay: 204706812896 Measurements: Chest = 54.3" Hem = 50" Shoulder = 20.5" Sleeves = 28.2" Back Length = 29.5

Does anyone know whether W&G made their 1980/1990s repro G-1s in house? Or did the outsource the manufacturing - and to whom? Thanks

Closing the loop on this thread, I received my new CAGLECO a few weeks ago from Dave. It is a beautiful "1950s in a box" jacket. I've had G-1 jackets of every stripe, from genuine M-422s, 55J14s to early model 7823As/Bs. No way to tell Dave's jacket is a repro except for it's in mint condition...

yes - it has the standard map pocket. The windflap on the wrong side puzzles me - maybe a Monarch employee was hungover one morning?

I recently picked up this old Navy jacket and I am having a tough time identifying the maker and contract. It has a faint black "US" under the collar, a seam down the middle of the lining and the wind-flap is on the wrong side (right side from the viewer's perspective and left from the wearer's...

Many thanks, Dave. Your explanation is very helpful.

I have seen some amazing patch reproductions displayed in this forum. But I haven't seen anyone able to reproduce 1950s-vintage bullion thread-type patches. Does anyone know of an artist who can do credible repros of these types of patches? thanks.

Dave - I am interested in underwriting a CAGLECO repro, if that is a project you'd be willing to consider. What can you tell me about the design features that are unique to that jacket - cut, construction, etc?

Has any quality manufacturer of reproductions attempted a CAGLECO G-1 - or considering doing so? Goodwear or Dave Sheeley, perhaps? Dark seal CAGLECOs are pretty iconic. thanks

Is the FiveStar sizing/fit true to advertising - or do they run small/big or tight? thanks!