anyone seen this before-AN-J-3 Arnoff Mfg

[galvestonokie]

Hi all:

came upon this one on the bay. brand new to me. anyone know this maker?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WWII-U ... 460741fef5

bob

 

[Peter Graham]

I know of Arnoff but I didn't know they made AN-J-3a's.

 

[Roughwear]

This 1944 fiscal year contract awarded to Arnoff MFG Co. was one of the smaller ones for AN-J 3A jackets. It is a very rare contract and should get snapped up quickly.

 

[Dr H]

My first vintage leather jacket was one of these - in the same contract - before I appreciated smaller contract runs and could size jackets properly (mine was in lovely condition and named, but way too small!).
Would still have another AN-J-3A if I could find one in a 44.

 

[TankBuster]

It's a great jacket, but I think the price is up there a little considering the size.

 

[Chandler]

Why is the nomenclature tag so low?

 

[chancerider]

Truly in remarkable condition by the looks of things. Stiff $ tho...

 

[Roughwear]

Why is the nomenclature tag so low?

Do you mean the contract number? If so Block and Monarch had lower contract numbers for AN-J-3A and AN6552 jackets earlier in the same year.

 

[Chandler]

Do you mean the contract number?

No, I meant the physical position of the whole tag -- seems rather low on the inside back of the jacket. They're usually closer to the hanger -- at least from what I've seen.

 

[Roughwear]

I see what you mean. Yes the tag is much lower than you usually see on a naval jacket.

 

[Chandler]

Looking closer at the other images, though the one of the back could have an odd perspective -- the back view seems to show the tag much higher... hmm. Red flag?