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MacArthur's hat
MacArthur had his hat made in the Philippines after he retired from active duty. The President of the Philippines put the general in charge of the Army. At that time 1930-1945, General officers US Army, had scramble eggs on their dress blues uniform visor hats only. Class A visor hats were... -
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Army may bring back "Pinks and Greens"
The Army spent the last three years asking enlisted and officers their suggestions for a new class A uniform. I do not recall the exact % of those who express the desire to have the ww2 pinks and greens brought back but, it was around 80% that responded. BTW, it appears that enlisted will get... -
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Army may bring back "Pinks and Greens"
It is a done deal. The 'Pinks and Greens' are being worn by the Chief of Staff. The dress blues will be for special occasions and will be phased out as the class A by 2028. Too bad that the Chairman decided to forgo the brass buttons and instead went with the black buttons. At first glance it... -
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Excelled Sheepskin G1 with no date on tag
Hey bill wong, I will work on it asap. Thanks- Michaelp
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Excelled Sheepskin G1 with no date on tag
Hi Peacoat, I`ll try to do that. Don`t have a smart phone but the wife does. I will work on it asap. Thanks- Michaelp
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Excelled Sheepskin G1 with no date on tag
Hi I am new to the Fedora Lounge but, have been reading about US Navy leather flight jackets and the many forms of subject. I own a few and the one I go to most is an Excelled G1. However, there is no date of manufacture. The tag reads: Jacket, Flyers, Intermediate, Type G1. Mil-J-7823E[AS]...- Michaelp
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G-1 Jacket Purchase
Go on line to the GOOD WEAR LEATHER CO. they have 19 different A2 styles to choose from. All ww2 designs. Only 3 G1 styles.- Michaelp
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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G-1 Jacket Purchase
If I were you I go with the Brill Bros. Buy cuffs and waistband on Ebay, they are about $30-40 a set. Find a GOOD leather tailor spend another $125 and you around $300 total with a great G1.- Michaelp
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G-1 Jacket Purchase
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Army may bring back "Pinks and Greens"
I heard that the new uniforms go into effect 2021. The army has are ready F up the new class A by NOT having the gold/brass buttons and the officers chin straps on the dress hat will go back to brown leather instead of the gold bullion. Otherwise my fathers ww2 officers blouse would be in...
