Its blue has zips, buttons, snaps, knits and fur and I like it a lot... Monarch N-2A

[Dany McDonald]

Hi Guys,

I scored a very desirable (to me as least) Monarch N-2A. Saw it before bed with already 3 offers declined. Wake up the next day, checked the emails and there it was, an offer made by the seller in my inbox. Made a counter offer (yeah cocky move) and it was accepted...!? I was looking for an earlier N-2 in Olive (Rainer-Sigmund-Reed) but this Monarch with its coyote fur (rarer) instead of the other synthetic trim fur was just too tempting. Its in very good shape considering its a 1951 production batch. Zippers are flawless, the nylon is super nice, deep shiny blue and the knits are almost pristine. Beside missing a button and the little stain at the back, its very close to a NOS state, the cutter/machinist tab is still there... And its right on time for winter!

Was unsure about the cut and feel but I am very pleased with how it wears. Like between a B-15 and N-3...

Monarch MFG Co
Contract AF33(038) 21840
Specification MIL-J-6278
Fiscal Year 1951

Thanks for looking,

Dany

 

[Nickb123]

Heavens. Never associated an N-2A with a perfect fit, but that is a perfect fit!

 

[B-Man2]

Outstanding find Danny.
It looks like a perfect fit on you !
Congrats ..

 

[Happy Hooligan]

Love it! I wore one throughout middle school and High School as it would fit in my locker and the N3B was too big. Great Jacket.

 

[ausreenactor]

Hi Guys,

I scored a very desirable (to me as least) Monarch N-2A. Saw it before bed with already 3 offers declined. Wake up the next day, checked the emails and there it was, an offer made by the seller in my inbox. Made a counter offer (yeah cocky move) and it was accepted...!? I was looking for an earlier N-2 in Olive (Rainer-Sigmund-Reed) but this Monarch with its coyote fur (rarer) instead of the other synthetic trim fur was just too tempting. Its in very good shape considering its a 1951 production batch. Zippers are flawless, the nylon is super nice, deep shiny blue and the knits are almost pristine. Beside missing a button and the little stain at the back, its very close to a NOS state, the cutter/machinist tab is still there... And its right on time for winter!

Was unsure about the cut and feel but I am very pleased with how it wears. Like between a B-15 and N-3...

Monarch MFG Co
Contract AF33(038) 21840
Specification MIL-J-6278
Fiscal Year 1951


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Thanks for looking,

Dany

These are WARM!

 

[Silver Surfer]

wow!

 

[flyincowboy]

Nice score !

 

[Flightengineer]

Great catch, Dany. Is it L size?

 

[Dany McDonald]

Great catch, Dany. Is it L size?

Its a medium and I am very happy with the fit, especially the sleeve that are just right.
Its fun to wear and the fact that its rooted in the early jet age and Korean war era in which I am interested in, is a plus for me in my collecting.

Next stop is N-2 or N-3!

Dany.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Oh and guys your comments are really appreciated, its why VLJ is so fun!

 

[bn1966]

That’s one sweet jacket, picked one up myself a few years ago and it’s a winter favourite.