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Jorge,
Sorry for the late reply! It’s been a busy week for me. Also, thanks a lot for the detailed reply and reference images. I examined the jacket again closely and did not seem to spot any ghost stitches, so I guess it is indeed an old private purchase.
So what’s the deal with these private...
Interesting! Perhaps it ended up in my closet by coincidence? That beaten-up white tag is what convinced me that it's definitely not a recent replica. But then I'm not knowledgable enough to tell if it's an indication for a issued piece or a civilian one. Maybe someone with an issued WWII B15 in...
Hi Jorge, thanks for chiming in! Here are a couple more close-ups of the lining and the collar. There's no apparent evidence of being replaced/out of place stitches to my eye. But maybe some one did a really nice job. I'm also wandering if there's any evidence indicating that they actually...
Hi all,
Greetings! This is my first post on this forum, and I hope y'all can take a look and help me authenticate this B15 jacket I purchased. Much appreciated, and thanks in advance!
I recently picked up this vintage B15 jacket from a reputable local surplus store. The store owner claimed it...
