A2 jacket related-ish

[mikepara]

I've an Eastman A2 (cannot remember what leather its made of!):eusa_doh:
What I'm after is a goodluck souvenir bell to hang from it. I would like a bullet / bomb shaped one. An original would be nice.

*Any ideas where from?

*The only (replica) one on the bay seems way to large at 2.5cm and too bell shaped.

 

[pablocham]

If you are a member of Vintage Leather Jacket Forum, you should check out this thread: http://cornellsurgery.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2772&highlight=capri+bell

There are some other threads there, so a search might be in order. If you aren't a member you should join.

 

[PADDY]

SITREP on Capri Bell

Hi Mike. Roberto (who is Italy based) has found an original source of Capri Bells (large and small type) that aircrew on R&R on the island during WWII would buy and hang off their A-2 throat hooks as good luck charms (I'm sure you know all this and I'm not meaning to teach you to such eggs!!

Anyway, look in the WW2 Reference Library (1), at the top of our WW2 room and list down until you find Roberto. I have one of them and they are really, really good!!

I'd shoot you up the link but am dashing out here at 8am for a yomp in the hills with the dogs!! gotta be done.

 

[PADDY]

Back from TABBING/YOMPING...Capri Bell SITREP.

italianpatchmaker@hotmail.com

Just had a word with Roberto in Italy. He does the best bells this side of Napoi!!
Tell him Don Paddy sent you!!

As for my TAB (Tactical Advance to Battle), well, it was more like dodge the adders, as the last thing I need is a snake bite to the dog.

Hope that all helps Mike and anyone else out there!

 

[Marv]

Or you have a look at these on ebay.co.uk
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Souvenir-bras...oryZ4726QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[silhouette53]

If you are a member of Vintage Leather Jacket Forum, you should check out this thread: http://cornellsurgery.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2772&highlight=capri+bell

There are some other threads there, so a search might be in order. If you aren't a member you should join.

fftopic: Hi pablocham, isn't that Hank Williams in your avatar ?

 

[pablocham]

It is none other.

 

[PADDY]

Don't even think about these as Capri Bells!

Or you have a look at these on ebay.co.uk
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Souvenir-bras...oryZ4726QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Please gents, do yourselves a favour and just leave those crushed bits of Indian brass alone. They neither look like or are Capri Bells.

Marv, I know as soon as you saw these your heart was in the right place when you flagged them up. But they don't come near the real WWII item. Roberto's do!!

If Roberto's didn't come anywhere near the mark, then I just wouldn't insult you good chaps by even mentioning them. Please trust me on this one, as I am the first who wants each and every one of you guys to look the Dogs B*llocks when you step out in your finest A-2 attire!!! You're my boys and I want you to look damn sharp out there, (no compromise)!

The cream always comes to the surface guys, those that look like sacks, will sink like sacks...so let's do this right.
(see pics below):

 

[scotrace]

Move toot sweet

Step lively; there are just two left.

 

[DiabolicalAngel]

Those bells in the pic are cool. I think he mentioned the small ones were up for grabs as I would like to get hold of the larger one.

Paddy is right, those brass ones are dog rough! I could turn something out better with a thimble, plug chain and soldering iron !!! !

 

[Marv]

hey no sweat Paddy, just came across them on ebay so I thought I'd stick up the link......still a bit of a novice when it comes to the smaller details etc.

 

[PADDY]

You did good Marv!!

Always worth keeping all the angles covered. You can fly on my wing any day Marv. Thanks for the heads up!!!

 

[mikepara]

Coming up trumps..

I can't get over how helpful you guys are. I really landed on my feet this time.

Paddy, I name checked you when I sent my mail winging it's way to Roberto hopefully I wasn't too slow. Many thanks.

Pablocham, thanks for the heads up with the Vintage Leather jackets link. I wasn't a member when I read it... cheers.

Marv, those were the ones I diplomaticly said were too large and bell shaped, should have been more plain speaking and just said they were sh..oddy...

 

[Marv]

Capri bells

Not sure whether these are any good sold by Aero Leather but I thought I'd post the link anyway.........
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/...e?page=displayproduct&subcatid=41&prodid=2133

 

[falcodriver]

I have personally dealt with Roberto on many items, and I can tell you straight up they don't get any better ......First class guy all the way!


Hacker

 

[Baggers]

Ditto

I bought both sizes from Roberto. The bells look great, and he was a pleasure to deal with. He has my highest recommendation.

Cheers! (or should that be Ciao?)

 

[scotrace]

Ditto that. I'm happily surprised at how nice this bell is. Fast turnaround too.

I'm using mine for an earring. :rage:

 

[mikepara]

Can I ditto too..

Just received my small bell today. Fantastic. See the smile on my face Hats off to Roberto!