Hello,
I have just come into possession of a WW2 leather bomber jacket. It is in pretty good condition with a few small tears on the back near the shoulders and the color has some flaking. I am asking for advice on what to do because after doing research basically everyone says to out the jacket in a garment bag and leave it their. I would like to display mine but im afraid if I try to put it on a mannequin I might further damage it in stiffer places. The flaking on the back I would like to lessen is their a way? The patch from my research was the unofficial patch of the 357th bombardment squadron. Any info on what to do it greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I have just come into possession of a WW2 leather bomber jacket. It is in pretty good condition with a few small tears on the back near the shoulders and the color has some flaking. I am asking for advice on what to do because after doing research basically everyone says to out the jacket in a garment bag and leave it their. I would like to display mine but im afraid if I try to put it on a mannequin I might further damage it in stiffer places. The flaking on the back I would like to lessen is their a way? The patch from my research was the unofficial patch of the 357th bombardment squadron. Any info on what to do it greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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