WHat does everyone think of this?

[edtuke]

B-15 - but is it worth a shot?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0292196784

 

[MikeyB-17]

It looks nice, but I don't think it's military issue. AFAIK, the wartime B-15s all had offset zips, and the central zip didn't come in 'til the B-15c, which was nylon. Also I don't know of a military jacket that had the hanger stitched into the collar seam in a loop like that-they were sewn straight across, A-2 style. I don't claim to be an expert here-stand by for someone with knowledge greater than mine to pile in and shoot me down in flames! It looks in nice condition, though-not saying don't buy it, I just don't think it's an issue jacket. Bet it's warm.

 

[Peter Graham]

Mikey is right. It's a dreadful postwar copy. I had an identical one a few years ago. Vastly inferior quality and a terrible cut. Whoever wins that will be crying into their soup. Avoid !

 

[hacker]

That jacket style was popular post WW2 and I would bet there are fair amount around in good condition, but they aren't issued jackets. The quality is probably quite varied among different makers.....

 

[Anonymous]

Not unlike flight instructors...

 

[Miles_Archer]

Wow, ebay is going crazy lately. Those civilian jackets used to fetch $30-$75 tops.

 

[jacketimp]

maybe current high bidder should join this forum.......

 

[deeb7]

maybe current high bidder should join this forum.......

But Imp .... he already belongs! :?