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

[Smithy]

I've been studying for an exam so cooped up inside but did shoot out to get the little fella from a mate's place.

Got away with A-2, C-2, scarf and A-10s. Apologies no photos but I'll hazard a guess that you've all seen my clobber before!

 

[atlasfields]

A G1 ELC under a rare Barbour and Norton & Sons collaboration (long since discontinued.) It is based on an old pattern they had Norton & Sons (Savile Row tailors) replicate from an early 1900's design. Actually has straps inside so it wouldn't ride up when you're in the saddle. Hat from Papa Nui

 

[CK90]

Here is my new GW Knopf I got in the mail yesterday, size 46, Italian HH, his new mid brown knits and mustard color Japanese lining, its well worth the wait, and it went faster than I thought it would.View attachment 143673View attachment 143675

I'll see your Knopf and raise you a Knopf!
Grateful for the chilly weather and back in sheepskin - Good Wear Knopf Mfg Co D-1. Only a zipper nerd like me would appreciate John using original M-41 Sunburst Talons.




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Couple of absolute stone cold killers here gents, bravo!

 

[B-Man2]

Cool evening … was able to stretch it into jacket weather and a couple of hours wearing the United Sheeplined 42-18777P

 

[mulceber]

Love the coloring of that hide, Burt!

 

[Pa12]

Cool evening … was able to stretch it into jacket weather and a couple of hours wearing the United Sheeplined 42-18777P

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Beautiful. One of your originals?

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Jan … of all the re-dyes that I’ve seen, this one is probably one of the most cleanly done by the USAAF .

 

[B-Man2]

Beautiful. One of your originals?

Pete
Yes this is the most recently posted original .

Getting Back to Our Roots …. The United Sheeplined 42-18777P

Hey Guys The next A2 jacket in this series of posts is the United Sheeplined 42-18777P A2 jacket in a size 46 all original in very nice condition. The United Sheeplined contract was the only contract for A2 jackets issued to that company during the course of World War II. The contract for...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Pa12]

Pete
Yes this is the most recently posted original .

Getting Back to Our Roots …. The United Sheeplined 42-18777P

Hey Guys The next A2 jacket in this series of posts is the United Sheeplined 42-18777P A2 jacket in a size 46 all original in very nice condition. The United Sheeplined contract was the only contract for A2 jackets issued to that company during the course of World War II. The contract for...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

Beautiful condition. Must have had a charmed life.

 

[B-Man2]

Beautiful condition. Must have had a charmed life.

I’d really like to think that it was owned by a US airman who survived the war and made it home. But who knows .

 

[Pa12]

I’d really love to think that it was owned by a US airman who survived the war and made it home. But who knows .

It really is amazing how this stuff has survived. Not only the age, but used in wartime.

 

[Abyss]

I don't often see United Sheeplineds. Thanks for sharing, B-man2! Great looking jacket.

 

[Abyss]

Here is my new GW Knopf I got in the mail yesterday, size 46, Italian HH, his new mid brown knits and mustard color Japanese lining, its well worth the wait, and it went faster than I thought it would.View attachment 143673View attachment 143675

Great looking jacket! Another contract that I don't see very often.

 

[mulceber]

It really is amazing how this stuff has survived. Not only the age, but used in wartime.

In his book, Eastman commented that the Depot redyes diminished the life of the jacket, but I’ve noticed some of them actually seemed to protect the jacket. This may well be a case of that.

 

[coolhandluke]

Bronson M-421A

 

[Pa12]

In his book, Eastman commented that the Depot redyes diminished the life of the jacket, but I’ve noticed some of them actually seemed to protect the jacket. This may well be a case of that.

I’ve often wondered if some guys loved their jackets as much as we do and took extra good care of them. Maybe wear the b-10 to work and save the leather for picking up chicks

 

[B-Man2]

Bronson M-421A

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Fits like it was tailored for you .!

 

[B-Man2]

Lucas
What size jacket do you normally wear and what size did you purchase ?

 

[coolhandluke]

Thanks Burt. I am normally a 40 (a 42 in some A2's) and purchased a 38. I also have a 40 on the way. I may try to shrink it to this size if the zipper pull is installed on the correct side.

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Burt. I am normally a 40 (a 42 in some A2's) and purchased a 38. I also have a 40 on the way. I may try to shrink it to this size if the zipper pull is installed on the correct side.

Thanks for that info .