USN M-421A Jacket

[CombatWombat]

I think I might have had a version of this when I was a younger teen
Mine was in a jungle green "Oxford cloth" (kind of like HBT) and the cuffs were more like a double button cuff shirt.
I always thought it was something that the Brits/Aussies made rather than Yanks since it resembles the "bush jackets" of the time

 

[Wedge417]

Just received mine! It's definitely well made and the shipping was very quick. I had them tailor it to shorten it to better fit my height and the cut is right on! Great job from 5*.
The only issue I have is the fabric color seems a bit too dark. It's more of a dark Havana color than the kaki US ARMY chino fabric.
The picture below is the jacket over my Buzz chinos. The contrast in is really striking
How did you guys lighten it? did you use bleach? Thanks for any advice.

I'll post a full picture when I've applied the name tag.

 

[mulceber]

Just speculating, but maybe wash it and mix a bit of detergent for whites in with the regular detergent? I haven't tried this myself though, so I have no idea if that would work, leave it too light, leave it splotchy, etc.

 

[Wedge417]

Thanks for the advice. I guerre I'll have to experiment a bit.
Also I may be under the wrong impression. Maybe the jacket is supposed to be darker than chinos ? Looking on the internet some period jackets that survived seem a bit darker.
If anyone who owns an original can confirm...

 

[ZuZu]

Just received mine! It's definitely well made and the shipping was very quick. I had them tailor it to shorten it to better fit my height and the cut is right on! Great job from 5*.
The only issue I have is the fabric color seems a bit too dark. It's more of a dark Havana color than the kaki US ARMY chino fabric.
The picture below is the jacket over my Buzz chinos. The contrast in is really striking
How did you guys lighten it? did you use bleach? Thanks for any advice.

I'll post a full picture when I've applied the name tag.
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My advice is don't fuck with it. To me the Buzz chinos look too light- the jacket is a bit dark but within range. Every time I've messed with stuff which involves a whole color change no good has come of it.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Just received mine! It's definitely well made and the shipping was very quick. I had them tailor it to shorten it to better fit my height and the cut is right on! Great job from 5*.
The only issue I have is the fabric color seems a bit too dark. It's more of a dark Havana color than the kaki US ARMY chino fabric.
The picture below is the jacket over my Buzz chinos. The contrast in is really striking
How did you guys lighten it? did you use bleach? Thanks for any advice.

I'll post a full picture when I've applied the name tag.
View attachment 109485

I gave mines 2 tours in the washer - I used the detergent my wife usually uses for white clothes so I think there is some mild bleaching in there anyway …

2 full runs mean washing - lowest thumbling rpm - hang dry and check for the condition - then the 2nd run …

If you still don’t like it you can give her another tour or try bleaching

 

[Cocker]

Received mine last week, and I absolutely love it! Only I ordered my "regular" sleeve length (28 inches), but this is somehow too long for the M-421A. Not a problem, I've cuffed them for now and will have them altered by my local tailor. The rest of the fit is really great, and this jacket is a blast to have around for current weather.

I also received the absolutely fabulous patch @ties70 did for me. This depicts a patch from VMF-222 and is based on an original printed design held by Gregory Pons, the author of the USMC Aviators gear book. So yeah, this one holds a special place for me. The name tape is made by MASH and is looking really great, as with all their products.

I'll try to have some better pictures once the mods are done and the patches sewn on, but so far:

 

[Wedge417]

Received mine last week, and I absolutely love it! Only I ordered my "regular" sleeve length (28 inches), but this is somehow too long for the M-421A. Not a problem, I've cuffed them for now and will have them altered by my local tailor. The rest of the fit is really great, and this jacket is a blast to have around for current weather.

I also received the absolutely fabulous patch @ties70 did for me. This depicts a patch from VMF-222 and is based on an original printed design held by Gregory Pons, the author of the USMC Aviators gear book. So yeah, this one holds a special place for me. The name tape is made by MASH and is looking really great, as with all their products.

I'll try to have some better pictures once the mods are done and the patches sewn on, but so far:

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Is it a 5 star? if so it looks way lighter than mine!??!!!

 

[FlakMagnet]

Received mine last week, and I absolutely love it! Only I ordered my "regular" sleeve length (28 inches), but this is somehow too long for the M-421A. Not a problem, I've cuffed them for now and will have them altered by my local tailor. The rest of the fit is really great, and this jacket is a blast to have around for current weather.

I also received the absolutely fabulous patch @ties70 did for me. This depicts a patch from VMF-222 and is based on an original printed design held by Gregory Pons, the author of the USMC Aviators gear book. So yeah, this one holds a special place for me. The name tape is made by MASH and is looking really great, as with all their products.

I'll try to have some better pictures once the mods are done and the patches sewn on, but so far:

View attachment 110407

where did you get the nametag/wings from?

 

[Cocker]

Is it a 5 star? if so it looks way lighter than mine!??!!!

Yes it is! Do you mean lighter as the shade of the fabric, or lighter in weight?

@FlakMagnet did you read the post you quoted?

 

[FlakMagnet]

Yes it is! Do you mean lighter as the shade of the fabric, or lighter in weight?

@FlakMagnet did you read the post you quoted?

I did! I thought ties only did the patch on the left. Did he do the name tag as well?? If he did, thats bloody fantastic!

 

[Cocker]

I did! I thought ties only did the patch on the left. Did he do the name tag as well?? If he did, thats bloody fantastic!

Let me light your candle a bit more...

Oh man, it sounds like a complicated morning!

 

[FlakMagnet]

Bloody hell! My apologies! Full disclosure- I became a new dad recently and I've been terribly sleep deprived of late.

 

[Cocker]

Bloody hell! My apologies! Full disclosure- I became a new dad recently and I've been terribly sleep deprived of late.

Hahaha, congratulations, mate! Seems that you have already discovered the ugliest side effect of having kids!

 

[ties70]

Bloody hell! My apologies! Full disclosure- I became a new dad recently and I've been terribly sleep deprived of late.

Congratulations!

But I thought only the Mommies get "pregancy dementia" ;-)

 

[B-Man2]

Aghhh……. Kids !
The gift that keeps on taking !

 

[Geeboo]

Received mine last week, and I absolutely love it! Only I ordered my "regular" sleeve length (28 inches), but this is somehow too long for the M-421A. Not a problem, I've cuffed them for now and will have them altered by my local tailor. The rest of the fit is really great, and this jacket is a blast to have around for current weather.

I also received the absolutely fabulous patch @ties70 did for me. This depicts a patch from VMF-222 and is based on an original printed design held by Gregory Pons, the author of the USMC Aviators gear book. So yeah, this one holds a special place for me. The name tape is made by MASH and is looking really great, as with all their products.

I'll try to have some better pictures once the mods are done and the patches sewn on, but so far:

View attachment 110407

is it a 5-star ? has they change the material from twill to poplin cotton as seen from photo ?

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

It’s because that pic was taken under low illuminating, caused the pic didn’t show the actual texture of fabric.

 

[Sideslip]

I totally lost track of this thread - well finally after all the tempting photos @Enigma1938 posted i ordered 2 M421 at 5* (always good to have a spare) ...

ran both of the through the washer - patched 'em up and finally sold one

Awesome, beautifully done. Love the patches on both jackets. Are the goggles original or repros? Where did you find?

 

[Cocker]

is it a 5-star ? has they change the material from twill to poplin cotton as seen from photo ?

@Shanghai-Mayne is right, it's due to poor picture quality. The jacket is indeed twill and not poplin.