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  1. EmergencyIan

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    It's a blanket wool lining with a celluloid plastic lining in between the wool and the outer shell. - Ian
  2. EmergencyIan

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    Looks terrific, Mike! When I had the sleeves shortened on mine, I also had the sleeves tapered, a bit, at and toward the cuff. Overall, I've found it to be a very nice, well made jacket. It's really a keeper. Looks real good and functions very well. - Ian
  3. EmergencyIan

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    God, that looks perfect, Worf! Congrats, man. - Ian
  4. EmergencyIan

    Rakuten Global for jackets?

    You're right! I really did luck out. At the point that I sought the BR transport coat, you were long sold out and the other piece wasn't something that HPA carried, on top of that it was another piece that had been on the market for a good while with very few still available for sale. So, buying...
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    Rakuten Global for jackets?

    Fortunately, I didn't incur any customs fee here in the U.S. With my purchases, I contacted the shops via email and via Facebook messenger. I'd write the message in English and below would be that same message translated to Japanese. - Ian
  7. EmergencyIan

    Non-ugly running shoes?

    Why not just look into picking up some plain solid colored Keds or Vans? I believe that they're both well made and inexpensive. - Ian
  8. EmergencyIan

    Rakuten Global for jackets?

    I've ordered twice in the past 6 months from Global Ratuken. The businesses that I used exhibited very good communication and once the orders were placed I had both jackets in hand, here in NYC, within 4 days. I used EMS shipping and the both overall experiences were quite painless. If I wound...
  9. EmergencyIan

    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    My grandfather served with the 5th Army during the War. There is a photograph of him in an Ike jacket with an Italian/Theater made silk woven 5th Army patch sewn on the left shoulder. As a result, I have this particular patch sewn onto my M-1943 jacket. It's in honor of him and his service along...
  10. EmergencyIan

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    I sent this sterling silver case 1943 Bulova A-11 to be serviced, cleaned with new hands and crystal added after I recently purchased it: Once I get it back, I'll post more pictures of it with my 1945 Elgin A-11 - Ian
  11. EmergencyIan

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    It should. I'm a 38 and the small fits me. - Ian
  13. EmergencyIan

    Original 1930's JC Penny Railroad Coat

    Just wow! It's not what I expected to see. - Ian
  14. EmergencyIan

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    I own this USN navy zip front deck jacket from Pike. It's well made and I love it. The only issue I had it that the sleeves are quite long. So, I had to have them shortened. In saying that, it fits very well through the torso. Overall, it's very well made and well worth what you paid for it. The...
  15. EmergencyIan

    Who Makes a Nice Pea Coat?

    I've owned a 70's pea coat, a 60's version, a mint 1946 that had orange cutter tags attached and a nearly mint size 38 made in Brooklyn during WWII (still has the size tag below the collar). The WWII pea coat is by far the nicest of the four that I have owned. It's the only one I currently own...
  16. EmergencyIan

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    I really wanted one, and I found a great vintage example, but I decided against it because, for me, I think it would be far too warm for NYC winters, 99% of the time. If I still lived in Iowa, I would have pulled the trigger on one a long while back. - Ian
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    M-43 Style boots

    I too own ATF's new U.S. made service shoes/boots and they are a vast improvement over the previous HHBrown (Corcoran) version. The leather isn't the quality as found on vintage U.S. military boots or even Red Wing boots, for example. However, they are built like a tank, the soles are great...
  19. EmergencyIan

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    I think that the N-1 jacket is as much as you'll probably ever need, in Tennessee. The transport coat is likely much too substantial. Frankly, it's more substantial than what you'd need in NYC on most winter days. It's shearling lined. Besides, they're sold out...the Buzz Rickson's version...
  20. EmergencyIan

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    I really dig all of these USN inclement weather jackets. I love my navy front zip deck jacket. I much prefer it over the tankers I've owned, even though the style is similar. My Peacoat is great and what a classic it is. However, my warmest USN jacket is the N-1, by far. The A-2 permeable jacket...
  21. EmergencyIan

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    ^ Looks terrific! Thanks for sharing this thread. I suppose I may not have seen it otherwise. - Ian
  22. EmergencyIan

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I wore mine today with a thermal undershirt and a flannel shirt. It was in the mid 30's Fahrenheit. It was plenty warm. - Ian
  23. EmergencyIan

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I have an unissued WWII size 38 Peacoat that's in virtually mint condition. It's quite warm in moderately cold weather. Such a classic, handsome design, as well. In saying that, one thing that I wish were part of Peacoat design, and would make it considerably warmer, are knit storm cuffs. - Ian

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