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

[Thomas Koehle]

Well…… It’s been a while …. but it feels good to show off my GW DuBow , my new 2022 “Push and Shove” walker and my new 2022 knee .
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Awesome jacket Burt!

Like those HBTs as well - they also look brandnew ...

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Hey Thomas !!
Good to hear from you.
That’s a great looking original USN issued G-1 at a price that beats any repro anywhere..from anyone . Yes it’s a white label ( which means the leather is embossed to look like goatskin) but it still has a military lineage, and as we’ve found out over the years… original A2 jackets were NOT all made from Horsehide, but instead many contracts were made from cowhide . However, today that fact doesn’t diminish the collectability of an original WWII cowhide A2 jacket… so In future years your G-1 will go up in value. The fit looks perfect on you .
Cheers
Edit : You mentioned that you’re a “freelancer “. Did you move on from your last company ?

Thanks Burt for the kind words.

Was your encouragement to look about "originals" rather than to reproduce ...

The jacket is made by "Orchard" btw - see tag. I know is one of the lesser quality jackets - which is also obvious on the mouton - but the fit is perfect and still an original.

Yeah i moved back to Germany - still in the automotive but freelancing using those 30 years experience - is more demanding in a way you got to check for the next project but financially absolutely pays out.

Hope your knee is getting better asap - those "push 'n go" thingies are called "Rollator" in Germany ...

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Where did you find that G-1?

FB

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Burt for the kind words.

Was your encouragement to look about "originals" rather than to reproduce ...

The jacket is made by "Orchard" btw - see tag. I know is one of the lesser quality jackets - which is also obvious on the mouton - but the fit is perfect and still an original.

Yeah i moved back to Germany - still in the automotive but freelancing using those 30 years experience - is more demanding in a way you got to check for the next project but financially absolutely pays out.

Hope your knee is getting better asap - those "push 'n go" thingies are called "Rollator" in Germany ...

Hi Thomas
Just a suggestion ; if you don’t find the mouton to your liking , consider replacing it with nicer mouton . It’s relatively cheap and for what you have invested in the jacket , it would still be a bargain .
Cheers

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Hey Burt! Here is to a speedy recovery. And may "breaking in" that new knee be faster and more enjoyable that breaking in that Dubow (which, btw, looks awesome)!

 

[D97x7]

Have a speedy recovery Burt.
BK Dubow today.

 

[ties70]

Hi Thomas
Just a suggestion ; if you don’t find the mouton to your liking , consider replacing it with nicer mouton . It’s relatively cheap and for what you have invested in the jacket , it would still be a bargain .
Cheers

Hi Burt,

so good to see you back on your feet!

And please, add some info about the HBT pants... ;-)

@Thomas Koehle : I might have a piece of mouton for you. It's more dark brown than reddish, but if you want, I can send you a picture...

Ties

 

[AlexLutov]

Not military)) Thedi leather

 

[Kermit3D]

Have a speedy recovery Burt.
BK Dubow today. View attachment 74467View attachment 74468

Your Dubow is really terrific...
I really hope my A-2 BK ages as well as yours.

 

[flyincowboy]

Back from work , Just got a new five star B3 ...
jacket was delivered today SIZE 44 with mid brown HH FACING
1st impression is very good fantastic leather ... The fleece is not so curly the mid brown HH is so nice. Quite sure this jacket will age nicely.

 

[Brettafett]

Excuse the poor lighting. BK RW 23380

 

[CBI]

Great looking new 5 Star B3!!!!!

 

[MaydayWei]

Best of luck and a speedy recovery, Burt!

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Echo that sentiment Wei - Get that frame zinging around Burt. I can't believe you've had that Dubow squirrelled away for so many years without wearing it !

 

[B-Man2]

Awesome jacket Burt!

Like those HBTs as well - they also look brandnew ...

Hi Burt,

so good to see you back on your feet!

And please, add some info about the HBT pants... ;-)

@Thomas Koehle : I might have a piece of mouton for you. It's more dark brown than reddish, but if you want, I can send you a picture...

Ties

Hi Ties and Thomas
Regarding the HBT pants I was wearing in that photo, yes there were relatively new as well . “ At The Front “ had a sale on them about 2 years ago and I picked up a few pairs at what ever the sale price was at that time .

WW2 US Army Pants, WWII US Army HBT Trousers, Buy WW2 US Army Pants

Reproduction of the standard issue WW2 US Army fatigue trousers. Made from 100% cotton herringbone twill cloth, in olive drab no. 7 shade, this was the most common field and work jacket used during the conflict. Designed directly from original samples, our trousers are exactly like those from 1943.

www.atthefront.com

 

[saucerfiend]

Brett
I bought that DuBow from @saucerfiend about ten years ago and this is the first time I’ve worn it . As soon as he saw it he gave me a call to say he recognized the jacket. As I said earlier, it’s a damned shame I have these beautiful jackets, but so little chance to wear them . This one’s gorgeous. I’ll post some close ups of it tomorrow out in the sun light . A beautiful Russett color . One of the nicest horse hides JC offered back in those days .

Burt, how about those close-ups you talked about?

 

[CBI]

I guess I am into Pea Coats lately

Schott:

 

[B-Man2]

Burt, how about those close-ups you talked about?

Sure Brian …. Here ya go !
Taken in outdoor light .

 

[saucerfiend]

Sure Brian …. Here ya go !
Taken in outdoor light .
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Perfect! Send it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[B-Man2]

Perfect! Send it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey buddy
One day it may find its way back to you … but just not today.