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ORIGINAL WWII PERRY SPORTSWEAR 1756 TYPE A-2 & PACKING BOX

Jorgeenriqueaguilera

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Any chance of a similar close-up of the other epaulette as well please?
Sure
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33-1729

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As promised, today we have a special!
These items came from the same Estate sale of the N.O.S B-15A, and this is probably the first genuine TYPE A-2 packing box pictured ever, at least that I know of...
Although I have my doubts that the box belonged to the jacket originally, since they are marked with different sizes (Box: 40 and A-2: 38), I still think it’s a unique piece.
The A-2 is in almost mint condition besides a couple moth holes on the waistband and stitch holes from rank on shoulders, so at some point someone used it....
The leather looks new, very supple and it could even be mistaken by a high end repro. Lining is immaculate, original CONMAR zipper works perfectly and you can even see the original thread color used on the jacket after more than 77 years.

Say no more, enjoy the pics guys!
Jorge
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This may sound odd, but given the extreme rarity of the cardboard carton used to pack each A-2 jacket, the box itself may be worth more than the A-2 jacket shown with it.
 

33-1729

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Yes. For domestic shipments the shipping boxes simply needed to be acceptable to the freight agent.

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For export shipments the A-2 cartons required specific information listed below before being placed in a shipping container per specification 23-54. The shipping container markings followed specification 100-2.

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B-Man2

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As I mentioned in another thread, not much to do right now. Sitting at home this last week I cleaned out every drawer , rearranged closets and refolded all my clothes. So now I’m a bit bored, so I thought I’d try and contribute to this discussion by posting some photos of an original Perry Sportwear A2 size 46, I purchased a while back from Vic ( Silver Surfer). The cuff knits have been changed and donor match the waist knits.
The jacket isn’t as nice as Jorges mint A2 but it’s in pretty nice condition. I’m posting it to show the comparative differences between Jorges 1756 contract and this one a 16175 contract. Stay safe and healthy guys!:)

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