Monarch A-2 With Fleece Collar

[Technonut2112]

Noticed this one on the bay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322022278635?eu ... xe,ext=ext

I can't recall seeing pics of another A-2 with an added fleece collar like this one. I asked the seller exactly what is on the label, but they either couldn't see it clearly, or are just making some of it up.. :roll:

A2 WW2 PILOT JACKET
MONARCH 26 DEC 1941
W535ac23378 SIZE 38

The pocket flaps and details certainly look correct for a Monarch A-2. Without documentation, can't be 100% sure the fleece was added during or after the war. Kind of interesting to me regardless..

 

[a2jacketpatches]

I've see at least two if not more with added fleece, this seems to be lined as well. And which war? is a good question, Looks like there was some time there for it to be done and not out of the question.

 

[Silver Surfer]

yup, monarch. though uncommon, fleece collars, and sometimes warm liners were added to a-2s, usually in the cbi theater, and or korean war. without having it in hand, i cant be sure, but from the pix, it looks legit.

 

[chamboid]

Definitly a Monarch, but it's not fleece lined. That's just a replacement lining. I like the look of the jacket though.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Huh? Added fleece collar and lining right? Added..replaced...I meant the same thing. Anyway I've seen many a collar with added fur, even owned an M-41 with mink or something and original liner.

 

[chamboid]

Huh?

 

[chamboid]

I meant it's a replaced lining, which is not made of fleece so I wouldn't say it was added for warmth, just replaced.

The collar is fleece, which I would say was added for warmth.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Gotcha, I actually thought the lining was fleece just by looking at the first photo and similar color, upon further inspection my mistake and confusion.

 

[CBI]

I actually like the look of these mods with the fur/fleece collar..............always have...........and I can understand why pilots/aircrew would do it.