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USN jackets .... Eye candy for the mouton collar guy's
- Thread starter B-Man2
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B-Man2
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Actually if you have the piece of mouton that you plan to use for the collar . Throw it up on the dashboard of your vehicle and let the UV rays work their magic .
YoungMedic
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I thought I had seen this patch before and going through some old pictures I saw this in a thrift shop years back, a younger brother jacketI have had many different G-1s. I often bough, then sold or exchanged.
Now I have 2 originals:
LW Foster from 1956
and Brill Bros. from 1968
Maverickson
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Hi All,
In keeping with the spirit of Vintage USN jackets, see one of my latest Monarch. In this case a size 46. Generally I wear a size 44 but this one works well enough.
This particular G-1 jacket remains completely original. But in need of a cuff change out. Currently, airing out in my attic to get rid of a persistent tobacco odor.
This jacket has spent the last 5 months airing out in my attic. It should be aired out enough by this coming jacket season.
These particular G-1 type knits were unique to this model jacket and I had them duplicated. As a result the replacement cuffs are nearly a perfect match to the originals.
Cheers, Dave
In keeping with the spirit of Vintage USN jackets, see one of my latest Monarch. In this case a size 46. Generally I wear a size 44 but this one works well enough.
This particular G-1 jacket remains completely original. But in need of a cuff change out. Currently, airing out in my attic to get rid of a persistent tobacco odor.
This jacket has spent the last 5 months airing out in my attic. It should be aired out enough by this coming jacket season.
These particular G-1 type knits were unique to this model jacket and I had them duplicated. As a result the replacement cuffs are nearly a perfect match to the originals.
Cheers, Dave
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Lorenzo_l
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What a beautiful G-1 you've got there Dave. Is it a J-7823 from 1951 or thereabouts? Would you mind posting a photo of the label, please?
Maverickson
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Hi,
Yes, it is my understanding that this particular Monarch G-1 contract dates 1951.
See the label.
Also my replacement cuffs.
Cheers, Dave
Yes, it is my understanding that this particular Monarch G-1 contract dates 1951.
See the label.
Also my replacement cuffs.
Cheers, Dave
Lorenzo_l
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Thanks, Dave. It is interesting to find the beautifully scalloped pocket flaps typical of the 55J14 contracts in this J7823. Most other J7823s, including early 1950s' contracts already featured the squared pocket flaps found on most G-1s.
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Maverickson
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Hi,
Monarch's pocket design dates their M-422 and pretty much continued throughout all their USN contracts.
This pocket is from my size 40/42 pre War Monarch M-422
Much like my mid War size 46 Monarch AN-J-3A
& all dead ringers for the Monarch G-1 as seen on my size 46 G-1.
On the other hand the body panels from either Monarch's M-422, AN or G-1 model jackets are not interchangeable. With the G-1 being slightly shorter and much a more cut design than either the M-422 or AN model jackets.
Likewise the Monarch M-422 and their AN model body panels also differ.
Cheers, Dave
Monarch's pocket design dates their M-422 and pretty much continued throughout all their USN contracts.
This pocket is from my size 40/42 pre War Monarch M-422
Much like my mid War size 46 Monarch AN-J-3A
& all dead ringers for the Monarch G-1 as seen on my size 46 G-1.
On the other hand the body panels from either Monarch's M-422, AN or G-1 model jackets are not interchangeable. With the G-1 being slightly shorter and much a more cut design than either the M-422 or AN model jackets.
Likewise the Monarch M-422 and their AN model body panels also differ.
Cheers, Dave
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MaydayWei
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Damned nice. Thanks very much for taking the time to share bits of your archive.
Where else would we get to see them? Very nice indeed!
London Cabbie
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Thankyou, Appreciated especially the fact that I can compare scallops with my early repro version.
London Cabbie
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B-Man2
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Beautiful jackets Dave . May I ask if you’re going to retain the 46 Monarch as part of your collection or might you be thinking of moving it on at some point?
