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I see Aero Leathers offers options like the rank insignia, squadron patch, and nametag at the time of ordering a jacket. It seems likely the family or owner may have ordered it 'assembled' from Aero? FYI, the front patches are not sewn on through the inside lining, but through the leather only...
So it’s a reproduction jacket- that changes things! Dang- I’m no expert, but it sure has nice details, down to the little decal inside the zipper flap, the insignia, just the look of the leather, etc., but it always seemed to be in too nice of shape for a true WW2 jacket. I‘d still like to...
Oh yeah- if the front patch can be positively ID’d, I’ll likely be on the lookout for an original of the proper size (it seems a little larger size than typical??) or a nice repro, so leads appreciated, but I may be getting ahead of myself - one step at a time. Finally, if it is a ‘group’...
Also, sorry the pics rotated on me. Also appreciate opinions on what the shoulder patch might have been, it appears to have been sewn off-center, or if not a patch, something made some perforations around the decal. If front patch is 100th BG then I assume shoulder patch might have been an 8th...
First- incredible knowledge on this site! I’m hoping someone can help. I’ve had a nice A-2 in my collection for years- the family removed the name tag, squadron or group patch, and I believe a shoulder patch that had been sewn over the left shoulder decal. They left the ‘Major’ tank shoulder...
