What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[NW Carver]

1952, or thereabouts. The Werber that produced this contract was the same that had four A-2 contracts prior to WW2. At that point they were based in Newburgh, New York, although I suppose it's possible they migrated North prior to getting their Navy contract. The Talon zipper on that contract is certainly a Canadian make.

Oh and welcome back to the VLJ - beautiful collection of Navy jackets you have.

Thank you for clarifying that I must admit, my mind was a bit hazy on recollecting the details on the Werber - the jackets had all been stored away for a while while I made several home moves - and it’s only now that I have dug them all out again....Somewhere, I still have two A2s and an original Irvin - as well as some repro jackets..

and thank you, it’s good to be back on the forum

 

[saucerfiend]

The ELC Werber 33-1729 that I bought off Nick recently made it to Blighty yesterday. First outside try on this morning....

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That looks great, Steve! How do you like the high collar?

Brian

 

[Micawber]

That looks great, Steve! How do you like the high collar?

Brian

I'm happy with it Brian, it helps keep my head up

 

[Silver Surfer]

hahahahahahaha

 

[saucerfiend]

I'm happy with it Brian, it helps keep my head up

It sure looks sharp and VERY military.

 

[Nickb123]

GW M-422. I believe the berry knits on this one were more fictional than historically accurate.

 

[entertainment]

GW M-422. I believe the berry knits on this one were more fictional than historically accurate.

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If I may quote from an old GW listing: "Also, we have gotten the dull purple knit seen on so many Gordon & Ferguson M-422A jackets."
I have no personal experience of any original M-422A jackets. I scrolled through the "A Better Fighting Garment" thread and some knits of the M-422s and M-422As look redder than others. But hard to tell from a photo and some could be replacements.

 

[Nickb123]

If I may quote from an old GW listing: "Also, we have gotten the dull purple knit seen on so many Gordon & Ferguson M-422A jackets."
I have no personal experience of any original M-422A jackets. I scrolled through the "A Better Fighting Garment" thread and some knits of the M-422s and M-422As look redder than others. But hard to tell from a photo and some could be replacements.

Thanks for that. This is a W&G, I’m not sure that was a feature of theirs.

In any event, if the moths go to town, I have some medium brown replacement knits from MASH. Very nicely made.

 

[mulceber]

Well, it's supposed to hit 80 here today, but what the heck. Switlik M-422:

 

[entertainment]

Thanks for that. This is a W&G, I’m not sure that was a feature of theirs.

In any event, if the moths go to town, I have some medium brown replacement knits from MASH. Very nicely made.

Hey Nick! I have a GW with these with dull purple knits too, though it is a G&F.

 

[Nickb123]

Hey Nick! I have a GW with these with dull purple knits too, though it is a G&F.

Ah, dull purple, not berry.

 

[Micawber]

Got soaked in the rain this morning wearing the ELC Werber and have not taken it off all day...

 

[Chandler]

Got soaked in the rain this morning wearing the ELC Werber and have not taken it off all day...

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Now, roll it in a ball, knead it like bread dough for 15 minutes, shake it out, and wear it like it won't break -- ever.

 

[entertainment]

Well, it's supposed to hit 80 here today, but what the heck. Switlik M-422:
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Jan: This is such a tease! We want to see more of the jacket!

 

[Micawber]

Now, roll it in a ball, knead it like bread dough for 15 minutes, shake it out, and wear it like it won't break -- ever.

Standard operating practice

 

[CombatWombat]

It's a rather chilly 10 Celcius this morning so I'm wearing my Eastman "house made" A2 (I've got a German sweater under it,hence why it's puffy looking lol)
Had the wrist knits replaced with a set I picked up in a Christchurch disposal store since the originals were streached out and had no elasticity

 

[mulceber]

Jan: This is such a tease! We want to see more of the jacket!

Ask and you shall receive. Worn with SMW marine HBT trousers.

 

[Wz1999]

Original Perry

 

[Domi88]

superb jacket with a vintage color, congratulations

 

[CBI]

superb original Perry!