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Another example found on the web having only the white patch. The patch seems the same as mine. Except for having a nylon locker loop it seems the same as Rolens' B15D.

The exception to the similarity is the makers tag. Though his Rolen is a B15D mod, curiously it doesn't have the revised white tag over the original one - only the original. Ironic that all that exists in my example is the white tag.

I've suspected it might be a Rolen, and searching on this very forum seems to have confirmed this. Member 917_k made a post in 2020 about his B15 collection, and the last example he posted is virtually identical to mine. Hope he won't mind me posting that photo here. Here's the thread link...

Hi all, can anyone identify the maker of this original B15d Mod? It doesn't have a makers label and it doesn't look like one was ever sewn in. I've searched and found that there are others like this out there, though no info that I can find about the maker. The locker loop appears to be cotton...

Roger that.

Don't see where that might be.

You nailed it, thank you very much! And I've found it was a Seattle maker. Very fine jacket but will be going on the block.

I picked this up many years ago but don't know the maker. The only form of ID is a leather patch on the wearers right breast inside, sewn to the lining. You can't really make out what is says but an image of a steer head takes up most of it. There are 4 words all around it. One looks like it may...

Very nice, hope it fits you! I have one in similar condition, a Drybak size 38. Fits like a glove. Love it. Much better fit than my BR or Bronson. Something I've never seen are the Talon zips with Crown zip-like teeth, in brass.

I have what I believe to be an NOS version of this by Albert Turner.

Certainly. Actually the lining is polyester pile.

They may be selling for that, but it's still crazy.

I’ve always like the N1 and have found a civilianized version I like even more so. These Skull Fight Californian N1’s (plain version) have the N1 details and add some great others that make it a better jacket for me. I ordered one from Japan and was surprised to find the quality is second to...

Where can photos of the Canadian half belt be found?