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Erwin
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The M-1943 US Army Field Jacket
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Hey Thomas, This is a well known image with US para wearing a Denison smock, more information here...
Apr 3, 2024
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G1 jacket
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Hey Dandan, $500.00 CAD is way too much for g1 like this one [looks like it requires replacing or fixing the waistband]. In case you are...
Mar 28, 2024
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USMC pilot Frank Regan's G-1
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This CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR G-1 belonged to Captain Frank C. Regan. He was an USMC fighter pilot and can be heard here: Maj. F. Regan's...
Mar 28, 2024
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USMC pilot Frank Regan's G-1
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This is a fantastic Cagleco [cool that dark fur not a ginger one] with a USMC provenience. The back "Bacardi" patch looks like a USCG...
Mar 28, 2024
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G1 Mouton Collar Black or Brown ?
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Nope- definitely not Cagleco- the body's way too long, pockets too far from zipper.
Mar 28, 2024
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G1 - Use of goatskin in 1970’s era jackets
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Who are "they"? Any valid examples [contract ones] of modern G1s where goat hide was used? This would be interesting As far as I'm...
Mar 27, 2024
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They switched to cowhide in 75. Prior to that was just goatskin.
Mar 27, 2024
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G1 - Use of goatskin in 1970’s era jackets
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Hey Skyhawk, It is interesting. As per MIL-DTL-7823F [9 June 2020] you can find: FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS - KK-L-170 - Leather, Kidskin...
Mar 27, 2024
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G1 - Use of goatskin in 1970’s era jackets
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Regarding late G1 - as noted in MIL-J-7823E_AMENDMENT-3, the type of leather used previously, where goat hides specification [KK-L-170]...
Mar 26, 2024
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Getting Back to Our Roots . ….. The USN Pritzker & Sons 55J14. Size 46.
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I am loving this thread. Thanks for dusting off the originals, Burt. This is in great part what this forum is all about! I few pictures...
Mar 23, 2024
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Getting Back to Our Roots . ….. The USN Pritzker & Sons 55J14. Size 46.
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My original Willis & Geiger M 422 A / NXs-290 A contract. The goatskin is softer and lighter than most G-1's I've had and has acquired a...
Mar 23, 2024
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OK, here she is. IF 7823 C Like that tag? It's a legit 48, likely '61-'63. I wear it on the motorcycle and when we all go to any...
Mar 23, 2024
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This A. Pritzker & Sons 55J14 is my first original military leather jacket. The size tag is missing but I believe it is also a size 46...
Mar 23, 2024
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So I don’t have any original A-2s, however I can bring something to the Navy party…LW Foster amend #2 All original apart from the label...
Mar 23, 2024
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Hi guys , My project under restored , M-422A Gordon & Ferguson NXs 416 , new lining , zipper Talon, mouton collar :) Cheers
Mar 23, 2024
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