WWII KHAKI VINTAGE MECHANICS SWEATER

[Col.Crittenden]

Has anyone tried this WWII styled mechanic's sweater? It is much less expensive than those done by Orvis.

http://www.amazon.com/WWII-KHAKI-VINTAGE-MECHANICS-SWEATER/dp/B002NKVVUS/ref=pd_sbs_a_6

By the way Hogan's Heroes fans will note that I spelled my username wrong. Oh well. [huh] lol

 

[Story]

$89 for the 'vintage fatigue sweater'?

Last one I bought in Clothing Sales was $19!

 

[Col.Crittenden]

Unless my eyes decieve it is only $43 (for my size). And it is a new reproduction, not true vintage.

 

[Story]

This one

http://www.amazon.com/Orvis-Vintage-Fatigue-Sweater/dp/B002MTQ4UM/ref=pd_sbs_a_1

The one I bought ten years ago was (then) new production.

 

[cco23i]

People don't buy that THING. The mechanics sweater looked NOTHING like that. The mechanics sweater was a V neck with NO patches on the shoulders or elbows. The best thing to do is get What price glory's British V neck and it's a perfect one for a mechanics sweater. That "thing" that is posted above is a fantasy somebody thought up. :eusa_doh:

Scott

 

[DutchIndo]

The current Miltary wool sweater would be better. Some of the re-enactors I knew just changed out the buttons. You can still find original WWII buttons from At The Front. The only real problem is that the current sweater is a Brown instead of an OD. The sweaters are almost identical to the WWII versions. I bought one at the Gun Show for 20.00 bucks brand new. They fit real snug (suppose to) so buy a size larger if you do.

 

[Dudleydoright]

www.sofmilitary.co.uk do a great mechanics sweater.

Although, personally, I prefer the M1905 below:

It has a very vintage feel to the material, is very warm and fits nicely under my Aero for colder biking days.

Dave

 

[cco23i]

I didn't see a "mechanics" sweater on the above site only the 5 button. The AAF mechanics were issued a V neck sweater that was worn OVER the coveralls so as to be removed easily when you got hot working in airplanes. (that's why the V neck was worn it fit well over the coverall collar.)

Scott

 

[H.Johnson]

I think he means the WPG website - they are affiliated to SoF.

 

[Dudleydoright]

I just checked the SOF site and they don't seem to have any Mechanic's sweater. They used to. Same colouring as their 5 button ones but plain V-neck cut.

Eastman Leather Clothing sometimes carry some too but are frequently out of stock.

Dave

 

[cco23i]

I don't think What price glory is affiliated with SoF. If you go to the WPG page and go to the British section and it's in there.


Here is the page: http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1177&bc=no


Scott