Recent content by R-975

Excellent! It's great to see some new photographs posted. When I first joined and began reading the old threads to try to learn something, nearly all of the posts had their images missing due to the Photobucket fiasco, which is a great shame. A lot of valuable educational archives have been...

A great-looking jacket. Just the colour and condition I would like to own. I like the colour of the knits as well. Perfect. Mike

Hello! Thanks for your reply. That's very helpful as it gives me an idea of size and fit for me. I think ideally I'll need 21" armpit to armpit as I'm a fraction over 39" chest, but a bit over wouldn't hurt. Thanks again, Mike

Hello Skip Thanks for your reply. Actually I hadn't thought of a couple of your suggestions there. I'll keep my eyes open for something suitable on eBay, but that's a good idea about getting one made. I could look out for a suitable old-style buckle, then get a belt made locally. Mike...

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Hello everyone I wonder if any of you might know where I could get a belt to replace the missing one for my 1950s utility jacket (black leather). I don't suppose size is that critical, but my jacket is a medium (22" armpit to armpit). The belt loops on my jacket are 1.5", so I'm looking for a...

Hello Tjoenn Your jacket looks great. That's the kind of fit I will be looking for (i.e. reasonably close-fitting rather than baggy). If you don't mind me asking, how many inches over your actual chest measurement is your jacket's measurement? Mike

Thanks for your reply. Shame it's too wide for mine. I'll keep looking! Mike Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

That looks really good. Can I be a nuisance and ask you to measure the width of the belt please? My German utility jacket is missing its belt and I have been looking for a suitable replacement. I've no idea if the manufacturer sells spares, but yours looks just the right style. It might be...