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they certainly are forward (instead of right on top of your shoulder). Whether this is "wrong" I wouldn't presume. If anything on all my repro jackets (ELC and GW) the epaulettes are right on top of my shoulder, some even a little behind the top.
Thanks guys, I thought it looked wrong. This is a very nicely made goatskin repro I picked up from a used clothing dealer for very little money. Unfortunately the label is missing. Except for the shoulder epaulettes it is a great jacket. I don't think I can wear it with the configuration of the design... my search for a new preloved A-2 continues...
If you paid very little for the jacket maybe you could find a good seamstress who works with leather to move the epaulets up, to be centered on the seam.. I have done this with one jacket and it is not noticeable unless you hold it about 6 inches from your eyes.