I know I am saying nothing new here, but I am at a loss for why there is such a wide gap between prices for original G-1 jackets (I include all the varients from M422 onwards here) and original A-2s.
I am comparing plain jackets here – not named or those with patches or squadron art.
I have a few early G-1 jackets – the earliest around 1942 and all of them have been purchased/traded for less than £300. The equivalant in terms of condition for an original A-2 would be around £800 or so.
I am a fan of both jackets but the craftsmanship that goes into a G-1 is IMO vastly superior to that of an A-2. Even the top repro A-2s are more than an original 40s/50s G-1.
Is it to do with the kudos, air force being considered more exciting than the navy? Is it rarity? I would be interested to hear other views and opinions.
I am comparing plain jackets here – not named or those with patches or squadron art.
I have a few early G-1 jackets – the earliest around 1942 and all of them have been purchased/traded for less than £300. The equivalant in terms of condition for an original A-2 would be around £800 or so.
I am a fan of both jackets but the craftsmanship that goes into a G-1 is IMO vastly superior to that of an A-2. Even the top repro A-2s are more than an original 40s/50s G-1.
Is it to do with the kudos, air force being considered more exciting than the navy? Is it rarity? I would be interested to hear other views and opinions.