I'll take, "Name that contract" for 800 Alex.

[DiamondDave]

LETS PLAY!

 

[Roughwear]

I have three answers here. It is either a Bronco or a United Sheeplined, but I would need a back view to be sure so I could see the location of the shoulder seam. It could be a privately purchased A2 with three piece sleeves, only visible from the back.

 

[DiamondDave]

I have three answers here. It is either a Bronco or a United Sheeplined, but I would need a back view to be sure so I could see the location of the shoulder seam. It could be a privately purchased A2 with three piece sleeves, only visible from the back.

Excellent answer Andrew! This was sold to me in the guise of a wartime Bronco 29191, (JC even agreed that it probably was) but after its arrival I found that it was indeed the rarer USL 18777-p contract. The French seams underneath the eps weren't shown on the listing. But the 1/4" top stitching, Talon, beveled pocket bodies, and ligne 20 snaps made me think Bronco as well. Very happy that it's from a much smaller contract and a bit more rare.

I will definitely be getting a pattern from this very solid original, and have another new one to add to my stable.

DD

 

[Roughwear]

Here's a link to my near mint Sheeplined, Dave.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=17113

 

[bseal]

Eastman?

 

[Roughwear]

Eastman?

Please enlighten me here?

 

[bseal]

ELC, owned and operated by Gary Eastman out of the U.K., often at the Duxford air shows, their A-2s come in both russet and seal brown.

 

[Roughwear]

ELC, owned and operated by Gary Eastman out of the U.K., often at the Duxford air shows, their A-2s come in both russet and seal brown.

Very funny, but what is the Eastman link to this original Sheeplined A2 as it is quite clearly an original jacket not one of their repros?

 

[bseal]

Look, I just wanted the $800 Alex, that's all.

Happy Thanksgiving. Gobble, gobble.