Customized A2

[Murray Kerr]

I just purchased an A2 from US authentic. The quality of the horse hide was fantastic, but the cut wasn't great. I ordered a size 36, and what I got was pretty bulky. So I took it to a local leather tailor (I'm in Nepal) and had it taken apart and cut down for size and 're assembled. I also changed the color of the knits to russet to exactly mimic an original A2. How's it looking?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks pretty good to me although trimmer than most original A2s issued in WW2. However the knit cuffs seem overly long.
HD

 

[seres]

It seems to fit you well. The cuffs do seem a little long, but they also seem to be pulled a little low on your hands. In use, they will probably wrinkle up and tunnel into the sleeves and look pretty good.

 

[Murray Kerr]

It seems to fit you well. The cuffs do seem a little long, but they also seem to be pulled a little low on your hands. In use, they will probably wrinkle up and tunnel into the sleeves and look pretty good.

Actually I was a little disappointed that the tailor had cut the arms so short, but asides from that I'm pleased

 

[kasa7]

I've one too from AS Authentic (Size 42R). In a few months the fit and jacket will be better.

 

[ButteMT61]

Yeah, it fits great but those knits? Not that it matters, only "we" would notice, but it was the first thing my eyes went to.

 

[Sloan1874]

Kind of lost its A2-ness, but as long as you're happy with the way it looks, you're fine.

 

[Big J]

@Murray Kerr, I think the tailor did a pretty good job. That's a good fit.

 

[kasa7]

The fit looks ok, but unfortunately the tailor has forgotten these seams

 

[nick123]

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The fit looks ok, but unfortunately the tailor has forgotten these seams

? Isn't that the back? Lost.

 

[kasa7]

? Isn't that the back? Lost.

The shoulders seams. I didn't see it in the Murray Kerr picture.

 

[stevepow]

Agreed, the sleeves should have a seem where they attach to the body (check the US A web site photos, or any A2). And it's hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the side seems may be missing as well. Shame.

I have a US A also and the leather looks like that; heavy, matte finish, and rich. My sleeves would probably be considered a touch long and the knit tunnels a bit, but when I extend my arms driving, the sleeves don't ride up too far, which is what I prefer. It's a very nice jacket and a great Made in USA value. They do run large. I had to get a 38 and I'd normally wear a 40 suit and a 42 in an Aero A2.