6148th T.C.Squadron
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-WINTER-JAC ... Z1lWgKyeNo manufacturer is listed, but The jacket looks period.
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Is this a WW2 B-15 contract
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Peter Graham
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That's a postwar civilian copy.
It is not an issued B-15. The white label and lack of darts on the shoulders coupled with the later Talon zip indicate a commercial jacket dating from the post War years. These type of jackets are regularly listed as wartime by either unscrupulous or ill informed sellers.
Postscript. Looks like Peter and I posted at the same time and we both agree on this jacket.
Postscript. Looks like Peter and I posted at the same time and we both agree on this jacket.
a2jacketpatches
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Yes, the same type a "real WW2 OSS Veteran" was wearing in the Post Office up in Big Bear, CA one day. He looked old enough and went on to explain how he had several jackets and gear at home in minty condition because he only wore them once on special missions. :lol:
The parkas are good for this. I have one or two that are really old and look just like other AAF gear. I can't let them go as I'm still not convinced(okay, don't have replacements). It's pretty much accepted that with issued AAF gear, the embroidered black labels (which also include the contract date year) will keep you out of trouble. These were also used plenty on flight gear post-war as well but with a WWII AAF item, expect those. You will occasionally see white labels that are good but they are embroidered as well and not printed cotton. There will always be rare exceptions but one will spend many thousands on post-war white labels before you stumble onto one. Army stuff, sure, but I can't really even think of a period AAF white cotton printed label I have found. Anyone else?
Dave
Dave
Peter Graham
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Unless the label has "Fitzwell Sportswear" and "Original Type" embroidered on it. If it has, it's a copy.dmar836 said:
TankBuster
Active Member
Very true Peter. Original type is no good. As for Fitzwell, I think they did have a legit wartime contract for a B-10 or B-15. I can't remember which. I don't have the info in front of me, so maybe someone else can add on to that.
