USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

[Jon Crow]

Spiewak, where have I heard of the company before?

The older Spiewak USA still say Spiewak New York I had a nice B10 once Spiewak USA

 

[Jon Crow]

The older Spiewak USA still say Spiewak New York I had a nice B10 once Spiewak USA

By 1906, Isaac's vests were in sufficient demand around New York for him to establish a small manufacturing space in Brooklyn, calling it "House of the Golden Fleece". The moniker "Golden Fleece" was first branded in 1919

 

[Behemott]

his is the Reed, which I am keeping, but for academic purposes will share some pictures of.

Wow! Both your N-3A's are in superb condition. I think the ''short'' sleeves were by design and meant to be worn with the heavy N-4A mittens that required enough space to cover up the wrist and forearm, longer sleeve would get in the way... just a idea from experience.

Cheers,

D

 

[WolfofStateSt]

The older Spiewak USA still say Spiewak New York I had a nice B10 once Spiewak USA

I’ve been tempted to get a B-15 but I already have so many jackets already and I already have a B-3.

 

[dannyk]

I’ve been tempted to get a B-15 but I already have so many jackets already and I already have a B-3.

A good B-10 has been on my list. The issue is the cheap ones are really cheap and the good ones are very expensive for what they are. Super nice, but nearly the cost of a brand new leather jacket. Originals are harder and harder to come by and kinda the same boat as the repros. The cheap ones are usually cheap because they are falling apart and the nice ones are expensive.

 

[Jon Crow]

A good B-10 has been on my list. The issue is the cheap ones are really cheap and the good ones are very expensive for what they are. Super nice, but nearly the cost of a brand new leather jacket. Originals are harder and harder to come by and kinda the same boat as the repros. The cheap ones are usually cheap because they are falling apart and the nice ones are expensive.

Danny I had two 80s Spiewak b10 on here once are quality

 

[dannyk]

Danny I had two 80s Spiewak b10 on here once are quality

Good to know I’ll keep my eye out for 80s Spiewaks. Add them to the shortlist of good stuff.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

A good B-10 has been on my list. The issue is the cheap ones are really cheap and the good ones are very expensive for what they are. Super nice, but nearly the cost of a brand new leather jacket. Originals are harder and harder to come by and kinda the same boat as the repros. The cheap ones are usually cheap because they are falling apart and the nice ones are expensive.

I think B-15 is much more unique and visually interesting because it has the offset zipper.

 

[Jon Crow]

Good to know I’ll keep my eye out for 80s Spiewaks. Add them to the shortlist of good stuff.

Oh their stuff is on the A list