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Hi, From the looks of this it could possibly be a H.L Block AN-6552. The HLB contracts had some unique differences, which you might be able to confirm on yours. The back of the collar doesn’t have the usual banded arched stitching which many other contacts had and the grommets under the...

This listings weren’t up for long, good grab on those jackets, nice little collection to pick up.

The one of the rift is definitely a G&F M-422a, the one on the left could be a Fried Osterman M-422a, the pocket flaps looks similar, with the unique squared off pocket flaps. The collar is a similar pointed shape as well.

I have one I think. Solid brass of a old pair of blue light trousers. You could paint it black.

Excellent work David. And a worthy project.

Yeah, sold pretty cheap, look forward to seeing it

Thanks Guys if I find out any info i’ll Be sure to share it one here

I’m pretty sure this is a RRL advert from a few years back

Has anyone ever come across a hooded Deck jacket before? Come across this one on eBay, interesting piece with the 1940s period correct zip, Rather than the fan Talon seems to have the straight bar pull, With same straight bar pull zipper attaching a matching alpaca and Bedford cord hood? A...

These are 60’s US Navy utility jackets with DSA-100 contract numbers, probably introduced properly mid 60’s for deck use. Cotton outer shell with a nylon liner. Very airlines desifn ro the N-4, essentially a letter version of it with some adjustments no halfbelt being one. Quite commonly seen...

It's s utilitarian design classic, where style of the age meets design specs. Pocket design, collar shape and hide colour is always different. I got into A-2's from chancing upon a vintage G-1 in a vintage store in Brighton and being fascinated with the construction. The navy jacket is still my...

John second attempt. Is it The London Medal Company?

I have absolutely no idea where that place could be, but I will research and find out. We are just round the corner from Covent Garden Tube station, on Endell st. In between Dury Lane and Neil's Yard.

Was it The Vintage Show Room by any chance coalman?

A Monarch 23378 A-2 is the only option we have at the moment, but that's far from a bad option.