New Eastman Leather early B-10 "Blond collar"

[Kermit3D]

In addition to their new M422A, ELC produces a new B-10. One of the early models without shoulder pads (I didn't know the early models didn't have shoulder pads).
It's pretty cool, although I prefer the usual collar.

B-10 E.L.C. Garment Co. blonde collar

Standardised on July 22nd 1943, the B-10 was the first in a new generation of flight jackets that were to supersede those made of sheepskin.The very first production run of this model was made without epaulettes and Army Air Forces shoulder decal, and this is the version that is represented here.

www.eastmanleather.com

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

At this forum. All I want to say is: Thanks Carl, so I can understand what’s the meaning of B10’s early production run.

 

[johnwayne]

Once again lovely gear but at the sky high prices we’ve come to expect from ELC!

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

Eastman or not, ridiculously expensive.

 

[stanier]

You don't even get an original maker label at the price.

 

[warguy]

Technically, just to clarify, the B-10 without epaulettes wasnt just an early feature. Throughout most of the production run, contractors would add or leave off the epaulettes.

 

[MikeyB-17]

That undyed collar has never done it for me. Much prefer the later brown Version. Then again, I’ve never been over fond of B-10’s, despite having owned a couple.

 

[Brettafett]

And that collar profile, I know some were a little 'pointy', but prefer the regular shape.
That said, I love my ELC B-10. Its the only ELC I have held on too all these years, and the oldest flight jacket I have.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

For reference, historical pic was posted here by Steve.

 

[MauldinFan]

My first original B10 had this type of collar.

 

[Spitfireace]

The Eastman looks like more of a mouton collar than a sheepskin. Whereas the above original looks like a sheepskin collar.

 

[Pilot]

The Eastman looks like more of a mouton collar than a sheepskin. Whereas the above original looks like a sheepskin collar.

It compacts with wear and aging but its mouton .
As a side note all LSL Garment with a white tag have epaulettes.

vintage 1940’s L.S.L GARMENT CO. military jacket “TYPE B-10” | NOIR ONLINE powered by BASE

era : 1940年代size: 表記44 実寸(肩幅53cm 身幅60.5cm 着丈67cm 袖丈69cm)material: condition:年代考慮B(両袖リブジャンク、チンスト隠し留めボタン欠損、左肩ペンキ)1940年代。ファスナーはconmar。白ボア。B-15に比べて極端に少ないB-10の実物。表記44でオーバーサイズで着用できます。⚠︎通販に関しての詳細を記載しております。ブラウザでご覧の方は"ABOUT"をアプリでご覧の方は"ショップ情報"をご拝読ください。

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[Spitfireace]

definitely mouton.

 

[Spitfireace]

 

[Pilot]

definitely mouton.

Thankyou… and epaulettes… if LSL G.. ( white/white) .

 

[Dany McDonald]

That ELC L.S.L version, unlike their Rough Wear is an "assemblage" of B-10 features instead of a full repro. Like Buzz and Mccoy really.

Its weird cause Rough Wear did use white for collars on originals at some point. They could have gone full repro and that could have been another homerun in the B-10 range, well in my own opinion.
Or just do a proper L.S.L with the correct features/details. Or a Fitswell Sportswear without the epaulettes if that was the intent in their marketing purpose.

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[ZuZu]

In addition to their new M422A, ELC produces a new B-10. One of the early models without shoulder pads (I didn't know the early models didn't have shoulder pads).
It's pretty cool, although I prefer the usual collar.

B-10 E.L.C. Garment Co. blonde collar

Standardised on July 22nd 1943, the B-10 was the first in a new generation of flight jackets that were to supersede those made of sheepskin.The very first production run of this model was made without epaulettes and Army Air Forces shoulder decal, and this is the version that is represented here.

www.eastmanleather.com

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I like this! If I had a spare $900 I'd buy it. Things converged here- the pointy collar is backed up by phots and the fur on the collar is correct! Tempting- honestly!