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Buzz Rickson N-1 Deck jacket - sizing problems
Self Edge doesn't carry any BR N-1 jackets, Luke: we supply SE stores and none have been ordered. The only source in N. America for BR N-1's is ourselves and we offer the standard version in blue or khaki, the heavy-weight version w/ out stencil made just for us in blue or khaki...- HPA Rep
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Buzz Rickson N-1 Deck jacket - sizing problems
No affiliation to BR whatsoever.- HPA Rep
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Doubts on A-2 Eastman jacket
ELC WarHorse first appeared in the late summer of 2007, with the Werber A-2 1729 seeing first use. The A-2 in question here is an older example and is very, very likely the WarHorse of older days. The WarHorse we know currently, of which there are two types (WarHorse and Vintage WarHorse)...- HPA Rep
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Doubts on A-2 Eastman jacket
ELC does still use the horsehide labels in military jackets such as the A-2.- HPA Rep
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An India based business fakes it all!
I sincerely appreciate the kind consideration you have extended and thank you for the offer. I have noted this and, if needed, we'll be back in touch. Thank you so very much!- HPA Rep
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It's my pleasure to have tried to be of some help to you and any others. Thank you!
It's my pleasure to have tried to be of some help to you and any others. Thank you!- HPA Rep
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An India based business fakes it all!
We're on this, but Ebay and the process is slow. If anyone or group wants to continue to pile on Ebay, it couldn't hurt. Thank you!- HPA Rep
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Buzz Rickson N-1 Deck jacket - sizing problems
Over the many years of offering this style, we have seen various sizes that are off spec., so some can run bigger or smaller. Our posted measures are always averaged after measuring multiple items of the same size, which is clearly articulated on the website, and we check the measures of new...- HPA Rep
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The Bridges at Toko Ri
There once was an air green shirt, at least during WWII (much as there was a camouflage gray shirt to match that uniform), but these were rarely worn - good luck finding one.- HPA Rep
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Buzz Demotex N-1 vs MF Blouson de Quart
Greetings from Cherry Hill, NJ, Vince! I canot comment on the MFSC version of the N-1, other than to say it is made to high standards of quality by the same people who bring us Buzz Rickson's N-1. MFSC items will always cost more than very similar items produced by the same folks, which is to...- HPA Rep
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WW II U.S. Tanker jacket British theater made
Just about anything is possible. I've seen PX items w/ out size labels before, and the broad arrow really pushes your jacket out of the realistic realm of private purchase. Why would a tailor's item have such a mark and a Conmar zipper (a component that further leans to contracted for PX...- HPA Rep
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WW II U.S. Tanker jacket British theater made
Correct. The tailor's label is seemingly incongruous with the broad arrow, but the broad arrow can appear on items made for U. S. forces, so the only real oddity is to see the broad arrow on an item that appears to be private purchase. I suspect that these jackets were made in some quantity...- HPA Rep
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WW II U.S. Tanker jacket British theater made
That's a really great score! I've never seen a private-purchase Tanker, just field jackets and flying jackets, so this is really interesting, and even more so since it's a NCO and not an officer. NCO's didn't receive a clothing allowance, so this was purchased out of his own funds, and likely...- HPA Rep
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A2 re-dye advice needed
Firstly, what you have is naked, untreated leather, which was used to allow the jacket to absorb oils and dirt readily over time, thus developing a really cool, vintage look. I've seen these A-2's and other jackets made from this type of leather and they do indeed look great down the road, but...- HPA Rep
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Eastman Roughwear 1401 A-2 jacket - Holy Grail!
Looks superb!!!- HPA Rep
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Eastman Roughwear 1401 A-2 jacket - Holy Grail!
The main differences for the moderately observant would be the shape of pocket flaps and the differences in zipper types (1st-model spring-loaded Crown on the 1401 vs. bell-shaped Talon on 27752). It should be noted that I've seen vintage 1401's (extremely few) with factory-installed Talon...- HPA Rep
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Navy Sheepskins
Yes, Chief, the M-444 was made of 1/4"-depth sheepskin (and never thicker), matching that of the AAF B-6, and the M-445's were thicker and heavier, intended to be worn in the colder conditions the AAF reserved for the B-3.- HPA Rep
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Navy Sheepskins
Yes, ELC plans to offer an M-444 and we will stock it when available, but it's not known when this will happen; last ELC said to me was the authentic skins were presenting an issue in sourcing and ELC will not settle for less. Devilish answered your question well as to why the USN styles...- HPA Rep
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Eastman Roughwear 1401 A-2 jacket - Holy Grail!
It remains my personal fave, and it once was the #1 ELC A-2 we sold, but the Rough Wear 27752 has held the top spot now for several years, which I can't explain. But your example looks really good, and it appears as if you have one of the hide lots that are a bit more opaque vs. those more...- HPA Rep
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Brexit Sale on In-Stock Eastman and ELMC Items
Those who are interested in any Eastman (ELC & ELMC) products, we're evaluating and watching the Brexit-related events unfold right now before adjusting prices, assuming that proves necessary. Market analysts really have a limited opinion of any meaningful measure right now, which is largely...- HPA Rep
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