'Das Boot' Jacket

[jamespibworth@n]

Thanks for that,

At least I did not pay much for it.

I was sure it was the real thing when I found this picture:

http://www.thebadwolf.com/vintage.htm

I was also sent a hazey picture of a commodore standing next to Admiral Donitz wearing a jacket that looks, as far as I can tell, exactly like mine.



But whatever it is, it's still a great old jacket!

 

[Spitfire]

Just enjoy the jacket - das boot or not das boot - it's a great jacket!!!:eusa_clap

 

[Corto]

As long as we're on the topic...does anyone know where to get a sweater like the one Jurgen Prochnow was wearing throughout the movie?

I've been looking for years!

 

[BellyTank]

A wool sweater with a neck zip, which forms a lay-down collar when un-zipped.

These are available as "workwear" in New Zealand, at least- I was eyeing them up when I was back there last year.
Like this-
http://www.protectorsafety.co.nz/se...AI=s6S15ntDc6P_CxDC&CMD=PRD&P1=400315&P2=LIST


B
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[Smithy]

Must be a NZ thing BT. Rodd and Gunn were offering a nearly exact copy of this as well a few years back.

 

[Corto]

These are available as "workwear" in New Zealand, at least- I was eyeing them up when I was back there last year.
Like this-
http://www.protectorsafety.co.nz/se...AI=s6S15ntDc6P_CxDC&CMD=PRD&P1=400315&P2=LIST

Thanks BT. I knew I could count on you.

 

[RayR]

See here...

This is a typical German civilian style- '30s and up.

"U-Boot jackets" were similar, repeat, similar.

I have had several of these and still have one.

See this thread here-

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=3519&highlight=latest+vintage+leather


B
T

I know it's old...but this link leads to a 2005 Harry Potter thread. I would really like to find the Wested Das Boot thread.

 

[RayR]

New Pics at wested

For any others who may be interested in this jacket, wested has posted new pictures of it in:

predistressed
http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shops/westedcom/images/dr_who.jpg

and

black
http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shops/westedcom/images/dr_who_black.jpg

Dead Links "Domain Parked"

 

[RayR]

PICTURES!

Here are some pictures.

http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/6277/jacket1ku8.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5450/jacket2pt7.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9995/jacket3za3.jpg

Hope this helps.

Johnny

Thanks to ImageShack steeling everyones photos...or at least holding them for ransom, I can't see the pics. Cau you possibly message them to me? I would love to compare to the one I just got. Thanks!

 

[RayR]

This looks just like the Wermacht coat but in a 3/4 length. I just picked up one of these off eBay thanks to the thread on the topic. Got it for $65 (shipped):

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Beautiful. And perfect fit.

 

[Superfluous]

@ton312 has purchased and sold over 479 jackets since someone last posted in this thread.

 

[Peacoat]

Wow, this thread was last posted in during January, 2008. I had been a member for only two years, but well remember the thread and think I posted in it.

 

[Yellowperil]

Holy Thread Revival, Batman!

I have been looking through this thread and I have to say, the leather jackets in it aren't really my style...
But the jacket I love is the one the Captain is wearing in the saluting photo, further up the page, sorry I can't seem to quote it.
I have been trawling (see what I did there..?) the internet for a while now and cannot find out exactly what the jacket is.
Does anybody know?
No matter if not, it still gives the opportunity to talk about an amazing film.

 

[Turnip]

I’m no expert but that jacket you mean does not look like having been an official piece of a German Kriegsmarine uniform.

 

[Yellowperil]

From reading this thread that doesnt seem uncommon.

 

[Turnip]

Though U-Boot staff had and still has a reputation of being kind of unconventional it is very unlikely that an officer or below would have worn anything else but official clothing near land, for sure not in the Kriegsmarine where discipline had a very specific taste those days.
I think that approach is more due to considering the author of the book this movie is basing on.

 

[Doctor Damage]

I’m no expert but that jacket you mean does not look like having been an official piece of a German Kriegsmarine uniform.

From what I've read (offline) the sub crews were considered elite and were given wide latitude in what they wore, etc. Not suprising given their tough living/operating conditions, and more broadly that their survival rate was very, very low...

 

[Turnip]

Maybe in sea, depending on the commander, but certainly not anywhere near land.

 

[abbaralph]

From eBay, came in the mail today, and what I believe is an original jacket from the war. I have reproductions from nearly all the makers that do these jackets and everything about this jacket seems correct. Fits me to a tee as well. Can’t believe my luck!

 

[Worf]

I can't believe your luck either.... (Grumble, grouse, mumble with envy). Just kiddin'... GREAT score!

Worf