NOS Irvin.......From France!!

[coanda]

I thought I would put a few more pictures up of John's masterpiece.... For info the jacket used up the best part of 4 scrap pairs of Irvin trousers, I guess I am fortunate to have accumulated many pairs over the years. The zips were made up from one "leg" zip. The main concern I have is having used double trunion pullers as they are notoriously weak... The collar backing came from a scrap Wearings Jacket, likewise the belt. All that is the easy part.. the hard work and all credit should go to John, just a pity his address is not in Letchworth!!
For comparison I have a couple of pictures with an original late war jacket.... Much smaller!
Regards to all
Rick

 

[ECKHARTUS]

Splendid

 

[767fo]

That was a great idea and John did an amazing job!!!!

 

[TankBuster]

What a beautiful jacket! You just can't replicate the great look of actual old leather.

 

[jon11]

Fantastic work by Jon

 

[John Lever]

Did Jon customise the arm shape for you ? It looks better than on his other jackets.

 

[Andrew]

Beyond doubt it's the best repro Irvin ever made. I can't tell which is which. I have a nos dot Leg zip I've also been saving for the right jacket project , unfortunately the economy isn't cooperating.

 

[flyboy]

As stated before: This is not a repro Irvin. It's an original - only made yesterday.

 

[Otter]

You beat me to it Soren! Still looks perfect, just 70 years adrift in time.

 

[rich]

Beyond doubt it's the best repro Irvin ever made. I can't tell which is which.

I was thinking the same thing - putting it next to the wartime jacket demonstrates just how exemplary it is. More power to you Jon.

 

[xmr]

Great! I'll order one of Jon's Irvin later this year as well!

 

[ausreenactor]

Damn Global Warming...