navy

Hello guys! This is my first thread on VLJ. I want to buy a 70's G-1, most likely a Brill Bros, but I dont know which size to pick. I am a chest 40 but here I go: I recently got a FS Leather jacket but find it too baggy (I'm even selling it). Measures are as follows: Chest: 21.5in Shoulders...

I own a Bronson deck jacket. I'm 5 ft 8 (173cm), 144 pounds (66kg) and a 36 inch chest. I originally bought Bronson's USN N1 Deck jacket in a 38 Medium but had to return it as it was too small - tight in the chest. I now own a size 40 and it fits me perfect. I'm looking to buy a Buzz Rickson's...

Hello everybody! Is there anyway to tell an early MIL-J-7823 AER from a later one? I know the specification started in 1951 and ended in 1961. The particular one I'm looking at is made by J.A. Dubow with the contract number being N383S-47654. Im hoping its an early one as those could have seen...

Hello! Im going to be getting an AVI G1 soon and was wondering which knits and zipper to get to upgrade them to a more authentic replica? Would the seal brown knits from Mash be correct? I know most 55J14's came with blackened zippers, mostly Conmar. Is there any place selling these? Could I...

Hello! First time posting! Does anybody know a way to remove the "US NAVY" print on the Bronson deck jackets? I really like the early blue zippered one but the only thing getting in my way is the fact that I'm not nor have ever been in the Navy and don't want it there. I'm not sure how its...

Recent flea market find here in South Carolina. 1942 contract date Blue US Navy deck Jacket. This is the one with the latch fastening Condition is basically new, even has one of the original cutter's tags, Best thing is this jacket must have been for the CO because it's a size 48

some new patches that will one day be vintage.