What have I got here!!!??

[bazelot]

Ok so I just bought this jacket thinking it was a depot rebuilt Church M-422A with added USN stencil on the back. It's still a depot rebuilt but I am stumped as to the contract. Any ideas? Now I am leaning more towards Willis and Geiger.

 

[Marv]

what about Gordon and Ferguson....

 

[Roughwear]

It is definitely not a G&F jacket as it does not have the separate pen pocket and the lining is not burgundy. W&G may well be the maker.

 

[bazelot]

It is indeed a Willis & Geiger M-422A. It's weird but I hadn't seen one in a long time. All the ones listed on Ebay seemed to be G&F and Edmund T. Church. Thanks for the help!

 

[Anonymous]

it's an original of a near future Kelso repro

 

[airfrogusmc]

it's an original of a near future Kelso repro

I might have to score one of those when they're ready.

 

[bazelot]

I am supposed to receive it today so I will post better pictures today but it does look like it is in awesome shape. Those depot rebuilt are funny and it would be great to know the complete history behind a jacket like t

 

[bazelot]

just received the jacket. THe leather is awesome!!!! THickest leather I have seen on a willis & Geiger. It really feels bulletproof. THe collar is also in amazing condition and original to the jacket. No weak spots on that one.
Now all I need is a label. Platon you wouldn't have one now would you?

 

[Anonymous]

Not yet
will have when the jacket will be ready

 

[handworn]

I need a G&F repro label for my M422a...in case anyone ever has one made.