handworn said:But they won't make a 7 3/4 any more. * grumble *
deand said:So who the heck made this repro? Seller claimed it was an Eastman.
watchmanjimg said:Are we so sure it's a repro? Google Premium Cap Co. and you'll get a ton of hits showing original WW2 headgear by this maker. Maybe this was just an especially lucky score for Dean.
Clark J said:Just went and looked at my 10 yr old Eastman,that ain't an Eastman!!Mine has Eastman on the label and the stitching is way different!!
deand said:Clark J said:Just went and looked at my 10 yr old Eastman,that ain't an Eastman!!Mine has Eastman on the label and the stitching is way different!!
Indeed. But who made it, then? It does not have the 'old' smell to it. Or the mothball aroma. Or any mustiness about it. It doesn't feel like it was stored for 60 or so years, or worn, either.
dean