Jeeps and jackets

[jeremiah]

My monarch as of late. Many miles on both.

 

[mulceber]

I’m sure @Micawber would have some thoughts to share on this thread.

 

[Spitfireace]

ELC Monarch. Not the original.

 

[Spitfireace]

For one, they didn't put AAF on the sleeve. That didn't happen in most jackets until 1943. Monarch was made in 1941.

 

[mulceber]

Ace, is this the kind of warm welcome you want to give a returning regular? It was clear that his jacket was a repro because there's no way anyone on this board would treat an original so casually. Plus the thread was posted in the repro section. As for the Hap Arnold logo, I've seen originals made prior to the AAF decals being mandated that still had them, so there's nothing wrong with Jeremiah's jacket having one from an accuracy standpoint, even if it was a bit uncommon. And anyway, it's his jacket so he can do what he likes with it.

 

[Spitfireace]

Let's not get all upset. I love Jeremiah. he's a good guy.

 

[mulceber]

Agreed on all counts. Does that mean you’ll stop getting upset?

 

[Spitfireace]

I'm ok.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Plenty of (nearly all were made before 43) pre 1943 a-2s had meatball decals, painted, as well as stitched applied on the left sleeves. 8th, 15th, 5th, etc as well. So, the jacket was made in ‘41, and due to circumstances, a meatball was applied. Odd? Nope, just average….wwll stuff.

 

[Spitfireace]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go off. I don't want to seem holier than thou or something. That's not where I'm coming from.

 

[jeremiah]

I figured that putting this in the repro section would speak for itself but yes it’s an ELC repro with a NOS decal placed on it by myself.

 

[Chandler]

I want to see more of the Jeep.

What's the vintage on the Monarch? Hide looks like my 90s 1401, but in that nice Monarch shade.

 

[Spitfireace]

I figured that putting this in the repro section would speak for itself but yes it’s an ELC repro with a NOS decal placed on it by myself.

Sorry the repro section. I'm so stupid.

 

[jeremiah]

Jeep is a 2010 wrangler soft top 6 speed. Nothing too vintage or special.

hide is uncertain. Pretty sure it’s warhorse though. Maybe not. I bought new in 2017 I think.

 

[ausreenactor]

ELC Monarch. Not the original.

Love mine... and the closest thing to an original that I own.. And the ONLY A-2 I have consistently worn in 24 years, since my first jacket...

 

[ausreenactor]

Sorry the repro section. I'm so stupid.

No comment.

 

[ausreenactor]

I figured that putting this in the repro section would speak for itself but yes it’s an ELC repro with a NOS decal placed on it by myself.

And its awesome.... and thank you!

 

[Spitfireace]

Agreed on all counts. Does that mean you’ll stop getting upset?

Why do you like Keefer Sutherland?

 

[mulceber]

Sorry the repro section. I'm so stupid.

tbh, it took me a minute to notice it was in the repro section as well, since I accessed it through the “latest activity” tab.

 

[Spitfireace]

lol