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  1. Maverickson

    Buzz Rickson B-15c size question

    Hi, For what it is worth, I have an original B-15C which is marked a size 42. I am not sure about BR measurements but I know what these original measurements are. For those interested in a comparison, those measurements for this original jacket are 20" shoulders and 25.5" pits...
  2. Maverickson

    Werber Sportswear G1 just arrived!

    Hi Bob, I have two of these same sized G-1 Werber jackets. They seem to have extreme variations with their proportions according to the stated size. However, one characteristic all of my Werber jackets have in common and that is long sleeves in proportion to the length of the body of the...
  3. Maverickson

    My Cagleco G1

    Yes, the Cagleco jackets with the dark colored mouton that never seemed to fade out were from an altogether different contarct. According to a good source there were 6 different G-1 contracts during the life of that manufacturer. The earlier model ending in 911A dates 1954. Your model jacket is...
  4. Maverickson

    WTB - 24" Aluminum Conmar Zipper Assembly

    I am looking for a NOS aluminum small toothed zipper with brown fabric tape. These zippers were used predominately in on 7823 ( AER ) G-1 jackets during the 1950s.
  5. Maverickson

    G1 or A2

    The fact that most G-1 jackets are lean in the waist more often than not rings true. However, not all G-1 jackets are " lean " in the waist. Those late 1950s L.W. Foster 7823 ( AER ) series which are more reminiscent of the M-422A style jackets are much more abundantly accommodating in the...
  7. Maverickson

    Mouton Collar

    I have fairly recently had work some work done to a couple of my USN jackets. That work included having changed out some old mouton collar material. Not to mention, I provided the material. Those jackets were refurbished in their entirety and the individual break down was not included in total...
  8. Maverickson

    vintage zippers?

  9. Maverickson

    g-i new jacket

  10. Maverickson

    Brill G-1 questions

    Hi newsboy, Fairly recently I cam across G-1 in a large sized 46 with generous proportions. This jacket was a D model made by Brill. According to the nomenclature on it's label it appeared to have been made in 1970. Besides being nearly in nearly unworn condition it was an extremely heavy...
  11. Maverickson

    AN 6552 by H&L Block

    Hi BB, I have just acquired a Cagleco G-1 jacket. This jacket is 911A mode. If possible I would like to get a look at your jacket as to make some comparisions. If you still have that jacket would you please post some pics? Cheers, Dave
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