Show Your Patina

[Boyo]

Photo of my 10 year old Avirex A-2, horsehide jacket. (don't laugh) this is more of a test as this is my first attempt at posting a photo. I want to be ready when my Aero finaly arrives.

 

[some guy]

Avirex A2 styled jacket

First post - not sure if there's an intro area like some forums have (I had a quick look) but here's my recently acquired Avirex A2-inspired jacket. I have learned a lot from the site about WW2 pilot styled leather jackets, so thanks for the info and great jackets you've all posted.

An ANJ-3 is on the bucket list and I have a black generic G1 facsimile but I really liked the wear on this one. IRL it's slightly browner; the knits are original, I believe, but they're in excellent condition. It's very supple and nicely worn in - the seller thought it was from the late 80's.
It fits me like it was made for me, which was a relief as it was an Ebay purchase.

The rear has a vertical seam down the middle, (no bi-swings) and it had a really awful embroidered eagle on the lower left rear. I took a punt that the leather under it would be damaged but repairable; and hoped it would be something interesting like a bullet hole. Turns out it there were 3 cuts under there (jealous girlfriend maybe?) which I have managed to repair so they are almost invisible.

So, it's not a genuine A2; the handwarmer pockets aren't invisible like I would have preferred, and I didn't really want epaulettes, but I'm really pleased with the patina and I wear it every chance I get.

 

[bretron]

I really wish this beauty was my patina to showcase, but $1500 was just too steep for my taste. That said they do not come much more amazing than this civvie A1!

 

[handymike]

Wow! Bretron, I really love that distressed Heron , even better than the 2-tone ones ;-)

 

[bretron]

Wow! Bretron, I really love that distressed Heron , even better than the 2-tone ones ;-)

That ain't a repro, my man. That's a 1930s original!

 

[Ishmael]

I think that was tongue in cheek. Gorgeous jacket!

 

[bretron]

I think that was tongue in cheek. Gorgeous jacket!

Yeah, I realized that after second glance been a long day

 

[Ishmael]

I'm sure it's premature to call this patina, but anyway here are some update shots on my Rainbow Country after 6 months or so...

 

[bretron]

Ish, I am so sickly jealous of this jacket;P glad you're wearing it well

 

[Sloan1874]

Love the texture of the hide.

 

[Ishmael]

Thanks guys. I'm really happy with this jacket. Perhaps I'm most enamored of the color. The red brown has a really nice pop to it.
Couple more pics of the hide.

 

[Fanch]

That is an absolutely beautiful jacket with exceptionally clean look. Doesn't get much better than what was just shown. :thumb:

 

[handymike]

Awesome Ishmael!

 

[ButteMT61]

Ish: that thing is awesome! Would love to see more pics of you wearing it now.

 

[Ishmael]

Thanks guys.

Not a great pic, but here is one of me wearing it yesterday while doing my co-pilot duties.

And here's a couple more pics.

 

[ButteMT61]

Perfection. And the little one is adorable. Don't think you could get a better looking jacket my friend!

 

[bretron]

Nice Lofgrens

 

[bretron]

Perfection. And the little one is adorable

You assume it's his :lol:

 

[ButteMT61]

You assume it's his :lol:

lolWait, you mean the jacket, right? :eeek::

 

[bretron]

Haha- ya got me Scott!