Authentic Zip

[Micawber]

That was my first thought but it seems to have patch pockets.

Ah yes so it has, interesting. Will come back and take a look again later when I am on the laptop.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Hello,

The way I see it, practically, you have two options, try to source an original DOT zipper and swap. Or restore it to its original american zipper, then an (available) Talon M42 from mash will do the job. I am at work so I can't look for what Werber was fitted with, it could be Conmar, Kwik or Crown.

Since it seems it's a D-1, does it have zippers at the pockets, and what brand?

This is the Talon you could work with.

Talon, M-42, Separating Zipper, Brown Tape, NOS

Have fun!

D

 

[mulceber]

That contract is from fiscal year 1943 (so, July '42-June '43). By that point, jackets were showing up with all kinds of zippers, and the Talon M-42 that @Dany McDonald linked was very common. So a Talon M-42 would be accurate to that contract.

 

[blackrat2]

If you are in the UK try contacting Byson Leather as think they may have the parts..or there is a site that does Irvin repairs, can’t recall the chaps name or people’s thoughts on him “Historic Flying Clothing”

 

[JonnyCrow]

If you are in the UK try contacting Byson Leather as think they may have the parts..or there is a site that does Irvin repairs, can’t recall the chaps name or people’s thoughts on him “Historic Flying Clothing”

Historic flying clothing, that's David

 

[Micawber]

David Farnsworth

 

[JonnyCrow]

David Farnsworth

Yes Steve, have sold David a few Spanish and Condor legion aviation items I found here years ago, flying boots, once a regia aeronautica flight suit, decent bloke to deal with.

 

[JI2611]

Hello,

The way I see it, practically, you have two options, try to source an original DOT zipper and swap. Or restore it to its original american zipper, then an (available) Talon M42 from mash will do the job. I am at work so I can't look for what Werber was fitted with, it could be Conmar, Kwik or Crown.

Since it seems it's a D-1, does it have zippers at the pockets, and what brand?

This is the Talon you could work with.

Talon, M-42, Separating Zipper, Brown Tape, NOS

Have fun!

D

Thanks…this looks like a possible….how easy is it to order and ship from Japan?

 

[JI2611]

Incidentally what is wrong with it? I think they can be fixed if they aren't completely gone and there are companies who can get them going again. Mostly those who repair Irvins in the UK. But if you want to keep the jacket for show maybe there is no need to fix the zip.

I'm not sure that many WW2 US sheepskin jackets are actually wearable now anyway.

 

[JI2611]

Part of the zip has just fell apart,the jacket is not just for show we have military vehicles so often wear it and would like to get it repaired

 

[JonnyCrow]

Thanks…this looks like a possible….how easy is it to order and ship from Japan?

Very good, they do very fast DHL if you want it

 

[Micawber]

Part of the zip has just fell apart,the jacket is not just for show we have military vehicles so often wear it and would like to get it repaired

Where are you located?

 

[Dany McDonald]

the jacket is not just for show we have military vehicles so often wear it and would like to get it repaired

Nice, very nice!

Super easy to order from MASH, just follow the order page. I use a lot google translate when stuck.

Dany

 

[JonnyCrow]

Nice, very nice!

Super easy to order from MASH, just follow the order page. I use a lot google translate when stuck.

Dany

I agree Dany, ordered a lot from Mash

 

[JI2611]

We are getting there albeit slowly. So it looks to be a D-1 jacket that has been fitted with a DOT zip - a type commonly found on WW2 British Irvin type flying jackets.
Perhaps you could advise us of your location, nothing too specific a country will do. This will aid us advising you further. Period DOT zips are not that common as jacket restorers / collectors are often after them to repair their own items.
Your jacket is American so would in all likelihood have been fitted with a US made zip.
Perhaps post some full images of the jacket itself. Have you posted about it here before?

We are in Scotland….added a couple of photos of the jacket

Where are you located?

we are in Scotland

 

[JI2611]

I agree Dany, ordered a lot from Mash

Is it very expensive…I notice prices are in yen

 

[mulceber]

Is it very expensive…I notice prices are in yen

About £34, plus shipping.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Thats a nice D-1, love the simple cut and pockets!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Is it very expensive…I notice prices are in yen

You can always go the repro route for the zipper... They are not bad too. But I dont think its really cheaper vs originality.

D

 

[JonnyCrow]

Thats a nice D-1, love the simple cut and pockets!

Definitely a D1 eh Dany, and been for sparks and mechanics, armourers would have got filthy anyway, not surprised many got ripped up or zips changed