Eastman USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket
This is the classic USAAF high-altitude bomber crew jacket of WWII – the type B-3 Flight Jacket! Inspired by the RAF Aircrew Jacket designed by Leslie Irvin, the B-3 Flight Jacket was standardized in 1934 and originally produced from unfinished raw-white sheepskin (which has sometimes been erroneously and foolishly referenced as being produced for use in Alaska – dream on!). The B-3 Flight Jacket underwent a series of spec. changes over the years, culminating in the simplified pattern of late 1943. This Eastman Leather B-3 Flight Jacket example typifies the most commonly encountered wartime version made from 1942-43. Using the original North American breed of sheep to ensure authenticity, it’s constructed from the correct differing wool depths, not one depth of too-puffy wool as found on inferior knock-offs. Hides are vegetable tanned, then hand dyed with dark brown polyacrylate pigment and lacquered. The wool color is one of several that are correct, being an off-white, butter-like shade. All trim leather and arm reinforcements are made of horsehide, as per original spec. (some original jackets had goatskin or steerhide sleeve reinforcements and trim), and available in either Russet or Seal Brown color options, both of which are equally authentic.
This beautiful garment is the perfect natural insulator for cold weather. The soft sheep wool encases your body, ensuring maximum body warmth retention. Features include: two hefty collar and waist adjustment belts with ink authentic AAF inspector stamps, snaps on collar and jacket chest, one tool pocket (no hand-warmer pockets ever appeared on the original B-3 Flight Jackets), three-piece back, reproduction 1942 nickel-plated Talon zipper, and woven spec. label in neck with leather hanger. Original B-3 Flight Jackets are true collector items, with choice examples demanding premium prices. Today, more than 75 years from conception, this classic look is still in high demand.
Please note: The sleeve reinforcements, seam taping and pockets of this B-3 Jacket in the seal brown color are now crafted from Eastman's Vintage Warhorse horsehide, which is the same leather type and color employed in production of Eastman's standard A-2 Jacket in seal brown horsehide. Due to the nature of the very thin, translucent aniline dyes used on this horsehide, this leather may vary in color by a greater margin than what may be depicted in these website photos. You may rest assured that if you order seal brown as the color option, you will receive seal brown trim on your B-3 Jacket, but the color will not be a perfect color match to the jacket body color because the dyes employed for the sheepskin and horsehide are as different as the two leather types are themselves, which is EXACTLY how the vintage jackets from WWII were also produced.
Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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Eastman USAAF B-3 Flying Jacket .50 CAL
This B-3 Flight Jacket will appeal to those who are looking for that rugged-grain, tough, vintage look in a jacket, that is not so out-of-the-box new in appearance. The secret to this B-3 Flight Jacket’s rugged, less-than-new look is the hide type employed and the special .50-CAL treatment. The .50 CAL B-3 Flight Jacket is manufactured from specially selected, old-fashioned, veg-tanned, broken-grain sheepskin in dark brown. Plus, they have had the .50-CAL treatment!
The .50-CAL process is another of our specially developed treatments to give a new jacket a patina of initial wear that combines breaking-in with light, subtle scuffing, creating a well-aged, well-worn look. Please click the link for larger, detailed images on this web site to see just how good this leather looks after the .50-CAL treatment. This process is performed entirely by hand and no two jackets will ever be exactly alike; as you can imagine, the .50-CAL treatment takes hours of labor and a keen master’s eye to achieve. Once the hide is broken-in using our special treatment, the jacket is placed on a body form where it rests to take its shape; after several hours drying time, it is then worked on to subtly burnish the high spots to a beautiful glazed glow.
Please keep in mind - the jacket is still brand new and not in any way worn or damaged, but you get a new B-3 Flight Jacket that has a vintage, mildly lived-in patina that will continue to look better the more you personalize the jacket through use. This B-3 Flight Jacket just looks very cool the first time you step out your door, without the just-out-of-the-box look. It’s truly a unique B-3 Flight Jacket that’s quite different from our other sheepskin flight jacket offerings.
The .50 CAL B-3 Flight Jacket still has all of the little important details that help make it a masterpiece of authenticity – details synonymous with the pedigree of historical accuracy found in the goods we offer: Our special broken-grain, vegetable-tanned, North American sheepskin that is hand dyed, and it is fitted with our famous reproduction of the 1941 model Crown zipper, which perfectly completes the circle of authenticity in this product. And the .50 CAL B-3 Flight Jacket represents a spec. that saw the transition from the earlier 'Redskin' jackets to the later dark brown types: The back-panel configuration is that of the pre-war design (similar to our Rough Wear Clo. Co. 17756 model), while the outer color and finish is a hand-dyed dark brown. The color of the fleece is also typical of a transitional model, in that it has a distinct brownish tinge compared to the much brighter buttermilk shade of the later models.
This is a tough-looking jacket with a tough name … the .50 CAL B-3 Flight Jacket is ready for action!
Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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Eastman USAAF B-6 Flying Jacket
The Army Air Corps standardized the B-6 Flight Jacket in 1939, specifically intending it to fill the gap between the lighter A-2 and the heavy B-3 Flight Jackets. Originally produced in very small numbers from the very costly hand-dyed, vegetable-tanned “redskin” hides of the 1939-41 years, by late 1941 the B-6 Flight Jacket was being made from the same less costly, spray-dyed dark brown sheepskin with that buttery wool color found on the revised, post-1941 B-3 Flight Jacket, only in 1/4-inch depth wool, half that of the B-3 Flight Jacket. The B-6 Flight Jacket was favored by bomber crewmen operating in the less-exposed positions of their aircraft, as well as fighter pilots, who preferred a less bulky jacket in their cramped cockpits, such as in the poorly heated P-38 Lightning. The B-6 fFlight Jacket is a uniquely styled jacket, made all the more unique due to the very low production of this item from 1939-43; extant original examples in nice condition are extremely scarce and valuable today.
Our reproduction is a standard edition, typifying original dark brown B-6 Flight Jackets of the post-1941 production. As with the original flight jackets it copies, you’ll find it practical, comfortable and versatile due to its light weight and double-pleated, bi-swing back. Our B-6 Flight Jackets may be the only B-6 Flight Jackets in the world today being manufactured with the correct depth of wool (nothing other than 1/4” sheepskin was ever specified for the B-6 Flight Jacket). Additional features include: two slash, internally hung pockets made of heavy, all-cotton off-white twill, heavy leather hangar in neck, zippered hip adjusters on both sides for cinching the fit, single leather collar strap, two press stud adjustment positions on each sleeve cuff, snap-down epaulets, russet brown horsehide trim, and reproduction 1942 nickel-plated Crown zips. This is a perfect jacket for most climates, and it can be made all the more versatile by adding or subtracting layers of undergarments.
Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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Eastman USAAF B-6 Flying Jacket .50 CAL
This B-6 Flight Jacket will appeal to those who are looking for that rugged-grain, tough, vintage look in a jacket, that is not so out-of-the-box new in appearance. The secret to this B-6 Flight Jacket’s rugged, less-than-new look is the hide type employed and the special .50-CAL treatment.
The .50 CAL B-6 Flight Jacket is manufactured from specially selected, old-fashioned, veg-tanned, broken-grain sheepskin in dark brown. Plus, they have had the .50-CAL treatment! The .50-CAL process is another of our specially developed treatments to give a new jacket a patina of initial wear that combines breaking-in with light, subtle scuffing, creating a well-aged, well-worn look. Please click the link for larger, detailed images on this web site to see just how good this leather looks after the .50-CAL treatment. This process is performed entirely by hand and no two jackets will ever be exactly alike; as you can imagine, the .50-CAL treatment takes hours of labor and a keen master’s eye to achieve. Once the hide is broken-in using our special treatment, the jacket is placed on a body form where it rests to take its shape; after several hours drying time, it is then worked on to subtly burnish the high spots to a beautiful glazed glow.
Please keep in mind - the jacket is still brand new and not in any way worn or damaged, but you get a new B-6 Flight Jacket that has a vintage, mildly lived-in patina that will continue to look better the more you personalize the jacket through use. This B-6 Flight Jacket just looks very cool the first time you step out your door, without the just-out-of-the-box look. It’s truly a unique B-6 Jacket that’s quite different from our other sheepskin flight jacket offerings. The .50 CAL B-6 Flight Jacket still has all of the little important details that help make it a masterpiece of authenticity – details synonymous with the pedigree of historical accuracy found in the goods we offer: Our special broken-grain, vegetable-tanned, North American sheepskin that is hand dyed, and it is fitted with our famous reproduction of the 1941 model Crown zipper, which perfectly completes the circle of authenticity in this product. And the .50 CAL B-6 Flight Jacket represents a spec. that saw the transition from the earlier 'Redskin' jackets to the later dark brown types: the outer color and finish is a hand-dyed dark brown. The color of the fleece is also typical of a transitional model, in that it has a distinct brownish tinge compared to the much brighter buttermilk shade of the later models.
Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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Eastman USAAF D-1 Mechanic’s Jacket
Standardized in 1937, the D-1 Mechanic's Winter Jacket was a rather lavish item considering it was intended for use by aircraft mechanics. But the D-1, like all clothing and equipment issued to U. S. servicemen, was typical of the motto "only the best will do," and at that time sheepskin was in relatively plentiful supply (the USA was not at war) and there was no other material with a better insulating value. The first D-1's produced were of a natural, unfinished raw-white exterior, just like the early B-3 Flight Jackets (which have sometimes been erroneously and foolishly referenced as being produced for use in Alaska). In 1939 the D-1 exterior hide was finished in the very costly hand-dyed russet brown “redskin” and given a top coating of lacquer to help repel water and grease. By the end of 1941 the D-1 was being produced in the less costly, dark brown spray-dyed hides, just as were the B-6 and B-3 Flight Jackets, and pockets were also added with zipper-top closures. As the war progressed, the D-1 continued to decline in quality, and more and more spliced panels of sheepskin were permitted into its fabrication. Due to the hard use given the D-1 during its issue life and the inferior grades of sheepskin allowed into its later production as the war dragged on (it was for mechanics, after all), original D-1 Jackets in nice condition are extremely rare in the collector market today.
A ground crewman’s life was often a bitterly cold experience: Working on aircraft on a windswept airfield in the middle of winter certainly required a warm jacket, but it also could not be overly confining, thus the D-1 was made in the same lighter weight sheepskin found on the B-6 Jacket, which was only and always the 1/4”-depth wool. The D-1, however, seemed to find its way into aircrew hands. Maybe this was because there were no B-6s available on a particular base, or just that the airman preferred the D-1 design with its higher-set zippered pockets. In fact, the D-1 and B-6 are very similar in appearance, as well as warmth. Being a jacket intended for mechanics, the D-1 is an unfussy, simple design, lacking cuff and hip adjustments, as well as the bi-swing back of the B-6. Interestingly, the D-1 will forever be associated with airmen and not mechanics in the mind of many, due to the fact that it was an original post-1941 D-1 Jacket worn on the 1960s - 1970s comedy show, “Hogan’s Heroes,” by the bumbling POW character named Carter.
The D-1 Jacket we produce is typical of the post-1941 USAAF shearling jackets that reflect the very earliest production standards before the quality declined. Crafted from the correct 1/4”-depth of premium North American sheepskin stock, vegetable-tanned and spray-dyed dark brown, with a buttery-hued wool, our D-1 is the epitome of this jacket type currently available. As per the original examples, all external seams are covered with matching dark brown horsehide, and pockets are fabricated from heavy, all-cotton, off-white twill, accessible via our reproduction nickel-plated Talon zippers. Why not stay toasty in a D-1 Jacket while toasting the unsung heroes of the USAAF ground crews for whom no aircraft would ever have flown into combat had they not vigilantly and expertly performed their dirty, unglamorous jobs!
Available in sizes: XS – XL Regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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Eastman USAC A-1 Flying Jacket .50 CAL
.50 CAL is a small range of specialized flight jackets and related garments that are offered only in the Time-Worn finish. They are unique in spec. to any of the other similar models we offer, so they are not simply Time-Worn versions of our regular range. The colors, materials and finishes are purposely selected to create a subdued and rugged-looking vintage garment that will appeal to those who appreciate the nostalgic charm of a true vintage flight jacket.
The Time-Worn process is entirely hand done, which takes hours to achieve; the result is a jacket that is still brand new, but you get something that has a vintage, lived-in, patina that you can continue to add to from the first time you put it on.
Vintage A-1 Flight Jackets extant today are few and far between, but those that have survived are, generally, very well worn. Being made from Capeskin (sheep), the leather is softer than other hides, such as steer and horse, thus A-1 Flight Jackets sustain scuffing and grazing more easily than flight jackets made from tougher leathers. The .50 CAL A-1 Flight Jacket captures perfectly this vintage appeal.
Standardized on November 27, 1927 as a Summer flying jacket, the A-1 Flight Jacket was the very first U. S. flight jacket design with knitted waist and cuffs; this was a style that was to set the basic outline for flight jacket designs for decades to come. Synonymous with early aviation heroes such as Jimmy Doolittle, the A-1, although superseded by the A-2 in 1931, was still in limited use during WWII and was not declared obsolete until September 29, 1944.
Our .50 CAL A-1 Flight Jacket is made from a vegetable-tanned, broken-grain Capeskin, which is then put through our Time-Worn® process to develop the full character of a vintage original. Remember, there's no waiting for this one to wear-in before you get it looking like a vintage original – the .50 CAL A-1 Flight Jacket is ready for action!
Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only.
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USAAF A-2 Flying Jacket 352nd Fighter Group
In homage to one of the greatest fighter units of all time, we are proud to offer the 352nd Fighter Group “Blue Noser” A-2 Flight Jacket. After interviewing several members of the 352nd, we were able to examine their original A-2 Jackets, which were famously modified with interior canvas pockets. One jacket, in particular, worn by 2nd Lt. Carleton “Bud” Fuhrman, was made by the Monarch Mfg. Co., thus we decided to produce this jacket type and copy the pocket details found in Bud’s jacket in this special reproduction of a 352nd A-2 Jacket.
As the air war in Europe escalated, Allied air missions were flying deeper into enemy territory. Because of this, pilots were becoming more at risk to being shot down and captured; accordingly, an increasing array of innovative escape and evasion survival equipment was being issued to them. Stowage was limited within the flying clothing for the ever-increasing equipment issues, thus the pilots had their A-2 Jackets modified by adding two extra inside pockets. The inside pockets are what is known as “rigger modifications:” Occasionally, certain flying clothing needed to be modified to better suit the wearer and his needs and the parachute shop where the parachute riggers worked was the place; riggers used sewing machines to repair various parachute equipment – hence “rigger modification.”
Made to the highest degree of authenticity, we have reproduced the 352nd Monarch A-2 using our premium-grade WarHorse® horsehide. We use the same quality Olive Drab canvas as was used on Bud’s jacket; as you will see from the detailed images, the pocket stitching goes right through both the lining and leather shell, just as it does on Bud’s original A-2.
These pockets are purely utilitarian and not meant as fashion as you will see from the detailed ‘Close-Up’ images on the page link on this web site. Further identifying the uniqueness of this special A-2 model, every jacket is stenciled in the back of the lining with correct wartime flight jacket stencil of the ‘352nd FTR GRP.’ This is the only A-2 Jacket we offer with interior pockets, made the way it was really done for actual combat operations in the Big League of aerial warfare in WWII. No other model is available with optional interior pockets and no other style of pockets is available.
This product is officially endorsed by the 352nd Fighter Group Pilots’ Association. Special thanks go to 352nd veterans: Robert ‘Punchy’ Powell and Carlton ‘Bud’ Fuhrman. Thanks are also extended to Mark Hamel, 352nd Ftr. Gp. historian: this special A-2 project is a testament to their invaluable help.
This A-2 Jacket is custom order only. Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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USAAF A-2 Flying Jacket, Cable Raincoat Co. 23382
This Cable Raincoat Co. Contract 23382 A-2 Flight Jacket is one of several jackets we offer that copy specific original manufacturer styles. These items are for those who want more than accuracy - they want history! Original-maker jackets are EXACT copies of specific original jacket contractors and contracts from manufacturers dating between 1931-1944. No two contractor jackets were identical; there can often be found differences even from the same contractor in a subsequent contract or in a single contract. To truly have an exact copy A-2 Flight Jacket, one must state which contractor and contract has been copied, then follow through and actually recreate every aspect and nuance of its construction.
The Cable Raincoat Co. contract 23382 A-2 Flight Jacket represents a pre-war contract that began production in 1942. A-2 Jackets of this contract can be found in horsehide, steerhide, and quite a number in goatskin, most of which are a very caramel-like shade of russet brown. Every nuance of the original contract has been copied in this example: label, stitch style and count, shape and contour of pockets and epaulets, seam allowances, thread color, lining and knit color, inspector stampings, pocket labels, collar stand, ball-style press studs and collar clips. Our total use of custom-made components throughout every garment’s production and design is not to be confused with the vastly cheaper and inaccurate use of stock components employed by lesser manufacturers to produce so-called vintage reproduction USAAF flying jackets. In fact, the only other leather flying jackets in the world today assembled with components like those found on our jackets are the original vintage examples of the USAAF from the 1940s. Original A-2 Jackets of the 23382 contract are real veterans, seeing combat use in every theater of WWII. Our Cable Raincoat A-2 Jackets are part of our flagship line. Grab yourself a piece of real Army Air Corps history while they last! Take note of these authentic features:
• Exact copy of the original maker’s label produced on a vintage shuttle loom
• All-cotton russet brown-thread construction as found on most of the 23382 contract A-2 Flying Jackets originally produced in the 1940s
• Correct USAAF spec. 3-ounce weight, vegetable-tanned Warhorse horsehide leather outer shell dyed in a gorgeous russet brown semi-aniline finish
• Collar assembly following the simplified style adopted for the mass production of 1942-44, exactly as found on all vintage A-2s originally produced by Cable Raincoat Co.
• Single-piece back construction
• Custom manufacturing of the correct weight and weave all-cotton, inner-lining fabric to precisely match 1940s USAAF specs. and dyed in the mustard-brown shade found on original vintage Cable Raincoat A-2s
• Metal collar clip custom manufactured to the original USAAF spec. and finished in correct semi-matte nickel plating
• Custom manufacture of correct ball-and-socket-style press studs located on pockets and collar ends, exactly duplicating the smaller (collar-size) and larger (pocket-size) found on original vintage Cable Raincoat A-2s
• Shoulder straps exactly matching the shape, size and stitch style found on original vintage Cable Raincoat A-2s
• Two snap-down exterior pockets with stitching and pocket flap configuration exactly matching the style found on original vintage Cable Raincoat A-2s
• Snap-down collar exactly matching the shape, size and stitch style found on original Cable Raincoat A-2s
•Reproduction 1940’s Kwik zipper in matte nickel finish with zip tape made of all-cotton HBT fabric, not incorrect poly-cotton, and tape ends rolled and glued at base exactly as found on the original 1940s zippers. Zippers made under the Kwik label were one of four brands found in use during the original production of A-2 Jackets in the 1930s and 1940s (many of the original A-2s made by Cable Raincoat Co. had Kwik zippers), with Kwik being the rarest of the four zipper brands, and we are the only company in the world to offer Kwik zippers in their jackets.
• AAF inspector’s ink stamping on cotton lining, exactly matching the individual number associated with original Cable Raincoat A-2s
• Custom manufacturing of the correct two-ply all-wool knit cuffs and waist skirt in medium brown, with cuffs correctly graduating from a wider weave into a more narrow weave, exactly matching those found on original vintage Cable Raincoat A-2s
• Heavy leather hanging loop correctly sewn directly through the jacket lining and outer leather shell using a box stitch
• Cotton label (with printed size and lot number) located in pocket, exactly matching those found on vintage Cable Raincoat A-2s
Sizes available: 36-48 Regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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USAAF A-2 Flying Jacket, Monarch Mfg. Co. 23378
This Monarch Manufacturing Co. contract 23378 A-2 Flight Jacket is one of several jackets we offer that copy specific original manufacturer styles. These items are for those who want more than accuracy - they want history! Original-maker jackets are EXACT copies of specific original jacket contractors and contracts from manufacturers dating between 1931-1944. No two contractor jackets were identical; there can often be found differences even from the same contractor in a subsequent contract or in a single contract. To truly have an exact copy A-2 Flight Jacket, one must state which contractor and contract has been copied, then follow through and actually recreate every aspect and nuance of its construction.
The Monarch Manufacturing Co. contract 23378 A-2 Flight Jacket represents a pre-war contract awarded in 1941 but not put into production until early 1942. Original examples of this contract are extremely rare since far fewer were made than A-2s produced by other contractors in the 1942-44 years. Monarch A-2 Jackets can be found in various shades of medium and light brown, and in horsehide or steerhide. Made from our highly acclaimed War Horse® horsehide leather, we have now further developed this incredible hide, albeit with great difficulty, to emulate the broken-grain character that is often found on original A-2 Jackets. Every nuance of the original contract has been copied in this example: label, stitch style and count, shape and contour of pockets and epaulets, seam allowances, thread color, lining and knit color, inspector stampings, pocket labels, collar stand, ball-style press studs and collar clips. Monarch A-2s had a rather distinctive cut, much like those made by Star Sportswear did. Additionally, the Monarch A-2s have a particularly long, semi-pointed collar with rounded lobes and a back-panel seam configuration unlike that found on most other A-2 jackets. Our total use of custom-made components throughout every garment’s production and design is not to be confused with the vastly cheaper and inaccurate use of stock components employed by lesser manufacturers to produce so-called vintage reproduction USAAF flying jackets. In fact, the only other leather flying jackets in the world today assembled with components like those found on this Monarch are the original vintage examples of the USAAF from the 1940’s. Original A-2s of the 23378 contract are real veterans, seeing combat use in every theater of WWII. Our Monarch A-2 Jackets are part of our flagship line; nothing like this has been made since 1944. Grab yourself a piece of real Army Air Corps history while they last! Take note of these authentic features:
• Exact copy of the original maker’s label produced on a vintage shuttle loom
• Contrasting russet brown all-cotton thread construction as found on most of the 23378 contract A-2 flying jackets originally produced by Monarch Manufacturing
• Collar assembly following the simplified style adopted for the mass production of 1942-44, exactly as found on all vintage A-2s originally produced by Monarch Manufacturing
• Correct USAAF spec. 3-ounce weight, vegetable-tanned horsehide leather outer shell dyed in a gorgeous russet brown aniline finish
• Single-piece back construction
• Custom manufacturing of the correct weight and weave all-cotton, inner-lining fabric to precisely match 1940s USAAF specs. and dyed in the rust-brown shade found on original vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
• Metal collar clip custom manufactured to the original USAAF spec. and finished in correct semi-matte nickel plating
• Custom manufacture of correct ball-and-socket-style press studs located on pockets and collar ends, exactly duplicating the smaller (collar-size) and larger (pocket-size) found on original vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
• Shoulder straps exactly matching the shape, size and stitch style found on vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
•Sleeve seams aligned to the thumb vs. middle finger, a design feature found on vintage Monarch A-2's
• Back panel upper seam running under the shoulder straps, contrary to almost every vintage A-2 Jacket pattern but copying exactly the configuration found on all Monarch A-2s
• Two snap-down exterior pockets with stitching and pocket flap configuration exactly matching the style found on vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
• Snap-down collar exactly matching the shape, size and stitch style found on vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
• Reproduction 1942 nickel-plated Talon zipper
• USAAF inspector’s ink stamping on cotton lining, exactly matching the individual number associated with vintage Monarch A-2s
• Custom manufacturing of the correct two-ply, all-wool knit cuffs and waist skirt in medium brown, with cuffs correctly graduating from a wider weave into a more narrow weave, exactly matching those found on vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
• Heavy leather hanging loop correctly sewn directly through the jacket lining and outer leather shell using a box stitch
• Paper label (with printed text indicating size and lot number) located in pocket, exactly matching those found on vintage Monarch Manufacturing A-2s
Sizes available: 36-48 regular. Long and extra-long fittings available at no additional cost on custom order only. Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.
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