Micawber, here are some more photos including with the zip partially closed, hope this helps
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Help to identify A2
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Chandler
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That was a question I was going to ask -- didn't see the back image.
mulceber
Moderator
I could be wrong, but looking at the stitching on the zipper, it looks to me like it's just a tick lighter than the stitching on the pocket. I'm pretty sure the dot zip is a replacement, and whoever did it made an effort to match the original stitching and use the original stitch holes.
Oh and I'd stop hanging it up on a coat hanger. After 80 years, the cotton thread is likely a lot weaker than it once was, so hanging the jacket by the shoulders could damage it. Even if the thread holds out, the creases in the shoulders resulting from hanging it up could damage the leather. I'd put it in a drawer, if you have the space.
Oh and I'd stop hanging it up on a coat hanger. After 80 years, the cotton thread is likely a lot weaker than it once was, so hanging the jacket by the shoulders could damage it. Even if the thread holds out, the creases in the shoulders resulting from hanging it up could damage the leather. I'd put it in a drawer, if you have the space.
Chandler
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This only makes me then wonder... what's the lining actually made from? I have to wonder what the hide side of the lining looks like.
Jacket must weigh a ton.
Chandler
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Still, 2 full layers of leather is going to make that heavier than the typical A-2!
And no need to apologize for photographic acumen... very few pros here.
Micawber
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Yes it does thank you. DOT zip and box looks very similar to those fitted to British Irvin type fling jackets.
mulceber
Moderator
Sounds like the militaria dealer may have been the one to replace it, which would explain the care taken to avoid poking more stitch holes in it.
Micawber
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Interesting choice of zipper & liner. I wonder if there is a story there? Liner looks v clean.
From the comments above can I take it then that the jacket is a genuine A2 from the ww2 period which has probably had a replacement lining and replacement zip?
As I said in my first post I think it’s time to let someone else take care of this jacket and now that I know that it is authentic I can sell it with the knowledge that it is a genuine ww2 survivor.
Can you tell me the best place to advertise the jacket to reach the right buyer.
As I said in my first post I think it’s time to let someone else take care of this jacket and now that I know that it is authentic I can sell it with the knowledge that it is a genuine ww2 survivor.
Can you tell me the best place to advertise the jacket to reach the right buyer.
B-Man2
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Why don’t you post measurements of the jacket . That would be a step in the right direction since there’s no way to tell the size of the jacket.
Typical measurement are
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the back shoulders
Armpit seam to armpit seam across front chest
Shoulder seam down the arm to the end of the knits .
Rear collar seam down center of back to bottom of knits .
These measurement will give us an idea of the size of your jacket .
Since you’re new here and haven’t made the number of posts which would entitle you to sell this jacket, the measurements might entice a member who’s interested in your jacket to contact you off line. Good luck with it .
Thanks B-Man2
These are the measurements. Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across shoulders. 17inches
Armpit seam to armpit seam across front chest. 21inches.
Shoulder seam down arm to end of knit. 20.5 inches
Rear collar seam down centre of back to bottom of knits. 24 inches
Thanks
These are the measurements. Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across shoulders. 17inches
Armpit seam to armpit seam across front chest. 21inches.
Shoulder seam down arm to end of knit. 20.5 inches
Rear collar seam down centre of back to bottom of knits. 24 inches
Thanks
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Great
Now if anyone is interested in your jacket they will private message you .
Micawber
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Probably best start a new thread in the repro section dedicated to this question & jacket.
Micawber
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More thumbnails
Zip would be a replacement but the stitching is not very professional in appearance, far from straight, incorrect tension and using a light weight thread.
A2 B3au
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Don’t worry I’ve figured it out.. it’s not very hard to find out
