Vintage Jackets

[Edward]

Hate may be an overly strong word. I just mean that wherever practical or possible, I prefer the real thing. The other issue is that convincing repro patches and chits can be passed off by the unscrupulous or unknowledgeable on sites like eBay thereby making the whole field much more difficult to negotiate. I wear my repro A-2 to save wear and tear on my original.

ah, yes I understand what you mean in that regard. it does muddy the waters when trying to collect ephemera like patches, pins, uniform parts etc only to find it is a knockoff. those more familiar with such things are better at picking out fakes but many are not. I know I can be fooled on a lot of those sort of things... or at the very least trying to see the differences between war time and post war items.

 

[Silver Surfer]

damn, i cant even remember how many times in the past that i let kiwi blood chits go by, and for small coin at that.....who knew? [rhetorical]. i admit to having been snookered by kickass fake patches in the past, so now i do lead, uv, and burn testing on any i acquire. that, and look at them with a powerful magnifier. even then one can be fooled. exhibit A] there was a fella in the uk some 20 years ago [maybe more] that made incredible reproduction cloth patches. he did everything right. so right that reputible collectors were buying them for their serious collections. these remarkable patches still show up now and again, and are offered as "originals". exhibit B] i had one of his asterperios [spelling] the one of the cartoon african guy bomb group patch, and an original, both at the same time. except for the near new condition of the redo, it was damn near impossible to tell which was or was not original.

 

[Centaurus3200]

I'll join the party... Though most of you have already seen it. Star Sportswear A-2 in Russet horsehide. Found at the bottom of a bin at a Goodwill outlet a few months ago.

 

[B-Man2]

One of the nicest A2’s out there.

 

[Edward]

I'll join the party... Though most of you have already seen it. Star Sportswear A-2 in Russet horsehide. Found at the bottom of a bin at a Goodwill outlet a few months ago.
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Probably my favorite of all so far and the perfect storm! One of the best finds ever!

 

[tjoenn]

All shown before, but here they are again:

First my most recent purchase, a G-1 Star Sportswear

My older Foster:

Lastly, my most treasured one, the Cable Raincoat:

 

[B-Man2]

All shown before, but here they are again:

First my most recent purchase, a G-1 Star Sportswear

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My older Foster:

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Lastly, my most treasured one, the Cable Raincoat:

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Tojenn
They all look super!
That Cable looks real good.
Do you have any history on it?
The knits look all original
Sweet!

 

[tjoenn]

Tojenn
They all look super!
That Cable looks real good.
Do you have any history on it?
The knits look all original
Sweet!

Thanks!! No history except it has been owned by two fellow, active members here... The knits have been replaced on both the Cable and the Foster, but not on the Star as far as I can tell...

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks!! No history except it has been owned by two fellow, active members here... The knits have been replaced on both the Cable and the Foster, but not on the Star as far as I can tell...

Great looking jackets !
Thanks for posting !!

 

[Flightengineer]

If this is the thread, where the vintage jacket must be shown, then here is my oldest jacket Foster which is 63 years old and which could tell a lot if it could talk.

 

[B-Man2]

Awesome Dimitry!!
The originals are starting to come out of the closets now!!
Beautiful collar color!

 

[jeremiah]

Man. I can’t wait to get an original. All these look so great.

 

[Flightengineer]

Awesome Dimitry!!
The originals are starting to come out of the closets now!!
Beautiful collar color!

Thanks Burt, I replaced the collar, for a long time I was looking for a vintage mouton of the same nice color as it was on this jacket (the original collar ruthlessly was eaten by the moth). In the end, I succeeded. Otherwise, this G-1 is completely original including knitting.
I'm also pleased that I know the story of the pilot who owned the jacket, he was a great guy and a good pilot with lot of flight hours.

 

[B-Man2]

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The history of these jackets is the best part. If they could only talk!

 

[ausreenactor]

The Star find is the best thread in years.

Some super piccs of super jackets in recent days Gents. KudosC!

 

[B-Man2]

Posting an original Star Manufacturing Co A2 jacket that is a rare size 48, in mint condition. Everything is original to the jacket. Everything is in perfect working condition with the minor exception a 2 or 3, BB sized moth nips on the knits. This jacket looks like it was issued and immediately sent home as a keepsake. The Contract information is W535ac 28557 42-18245P. This was the only contract award that the Star Company was awarded for the production of A2 jackets. The contract was for 30,000 jackets at a cost of $8.10 each. According to Gary Eastmans A2 Manual, this jacket was made from cowhide.
I purchased this jacket from Saucerfiend a number of years ago.

 

[Micawber]

That's nice Burt

 

[B-Man2]

That's nice Burt

Thanks Steve...

 

[Edward]

Posting an original Star Manufacturing Co A2 jacket that is a rare size 48, in mint condition. Everything is original to the jacket. Everything is in perfect working condition with the minor exception a 2 or 3, BB sized moth nips on the knits. This jacket looks like it was issued and immediately sent home as a keepsake. The Contract information is W535ac 28557 42-18245P. This was the only contract award that the Star Company was awarded for the production of A2 jackets. The contract was for 30,000 jackets at a cost of $8.10 each. According to Gary Eastmans A2 Manual, this jacket was made from cowhide.
I purchased this jacket from Saucerfiend a number of years ago.
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absolutely stunning! what a treasure! amazing a vintage wartime jacket can be had in this kind of condition.

 

[Silver Surfer]

aw man......everybody has a perfect star. well, mine aint, but.......pix, anon.