A2 dyed collar question

[Erwin]

Hi Folks,

What's your opinion, is it a civilian A2 [based on lining design, etc.], it is [in my opinion]. Also, what civilian companies produced the exact "A2" jackets with lining that had the internal pocket?

Thanks for your help

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Pockets look very much like avirex

 

[B-Man2]

Pockets look very much like avirex

Agree …. But I don’t know that Avirex ever used a “Kwik Zip” and I don’t see any indication of extra stitch holes where the zip could have been replaced . Do you guys ?

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

inner pocket could be added afterwards, that handy tailor replaced zip and part of the collar as well.

 

[Pilot]

inner pocket could be added afterwards, that handy tailor replaced zip and part of the collar as well.

Agree with all that.
For me its a Cooper from the 80s ( pocket flaps design, knitting, liner, visible inner collar hook collar snaps…)
Stitches from zipper replacements clearly visible.

 

[Pilot]

Edit… for comparison.. my Cooper Saddlery A-2 ( issued )

 

[flyincowboy]

Totally agree The jacket look been refurbished.

 

[Silver Surfer]

I believe that I saw the jacket on Etsy, and thought that it looked odd.