"A-2" style knits on early 60's g1

[Erwin]

Hi folks,

I was indicating [via another thread] an interesting example of a g1 jacket [DSA-1-2071-63-C] where knits are not "standard" rib-rack. No traces of replacement, no dual stitch holes, etc... Just wanted to show you that non-regular heavier woven knits on 60's USN jackets can be found. This is a nice example, I believe that it is just an interesting aberration. Have you seen any similar knits on g1 jackets from the early 60s?

Thanks!

 

[Chandler]

Very typical G-1 knits -- unlike the salvaged sweater or boot sock knit used on the eBay example:

 

[Erwin]

These knits are typical - true [a bit less typical for waistbands on 63 contract], however, no stitching close to the cuff is less typical for g1.

 

[Chandler]

These knits are typical - true [a bit less typical for waistbands on 63 contract], however, no stitching close to the cuff is less typical for g1.

Makes you wonder if the sleeves were shortened at one time.

 

[B-Man2]

Erwin
I just returned your PM on this subject.
Once again I agree with Chandler, the knits on that eBay G-1 are very poor replacement knits that are incorrect for that jacket .
Your jackets knits look correct for your G-1 .

 

[Erwin]

Thanks, Chandler and B-Man2,

The sleeves have the same length as on the other g1 jackets which I owned [same sizes], that's why I assume it was not shortened? Just wanted to show you this interesting example

 

[bgrant570]

Interesting. I have a G1 of unknown year (pretty sure it's an E series) that has no stitching at the cuff. When compared to my Dad's G1 (same size - 42) the sleeves are an inch and a half shorter; all other measurements are within a quarter inch, if not dead on. I just assumed they had been shortened at some point. Never seen another one like it until yours!

 

[Chandler]

Interesting. I have a G1 of unknown year (pretty sure it's an E series) that has no stitching at the cuff. When compared to my Dad's G1 (same size - 42) the sleeves are an inch and a half shorter; all other measurements are within a quarter inch, if not dead on. I just assumed they had been shortened at some point. Never seen another one like it until yours!
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Those cuffs appear extra long, too. I'd guess they were replacements.

But that hide is very nice.

Any fit pics?

 

[bgrant570]

Yes, the cuffs being longer make it wearable. I'm new here so I've been waiting for introductions until I can get some pics of my (few) jackets including some fit pics. I'll try to get some up today!

 

[Erwin]

I've seen a few USN jackets with replaced knits and zippers in the 60s [based on the characteristic zippers], and some sleeve knits were like these [on your jacket bgrant570]. You can post the entire jacket picture, I do not want to see "elevator fit pics"

 

[bgrant570]

I've seen a few USN jackets with replaced knits and zippers in the 60s [based on the characteristic zippers], and some sleeve knits were like these [on your jacket bgrant570]. You can post the entire jacket picture, I do not want to see "elevator fit pics"

I'll make a new post about it in this forum today.

 

[bgrant570]

Posted jacket and fit pics in the General Flight Jacket Discussion forum.